Korean History Quiz

According to ancient legends, who established the first Korean kingdom, Gojoseon?

• Silla

• Goryeo

• Dangun

• Baekje

During which period did Korea transform into multiple powerful kingdoms?

• The Three Kingdoms Period

• The Goryeo Dynasty

• The Unified Silla Period

• Before 1500

What was the capital of Gojoseon?

• Pyongyang

• Baekje

• Goryeo

• Silla

Which kingdom managed to unite the Korean Peninsula under its rule?

• Goguryeo

• Baekje

• Silla

• Goryeo

What contributed to the development of literature, sculpture, and other cultural expressions during the Unified Silla period?

• The establishment of a civil service examination system

• The spread of Buddhism

• The fall of Goguryeo

• The rise of Confucian philosophy

What was a significant achievement of the Goryeo Dynasty despite facing invasions from the Mongol Empire?

• The establishment of a civil service examination system

• The construction of Bulguksa and Seokguram

• The unification of the Korean Peninsula

• The spread of Buddhism

Who founded the Joseon Dynasty in the late 14th century?

• King Sejong the Great

• General Yi Seong-gye

• General Goryeo

• King Gojoseon

What did King Sejong the Great introduce that revolutionized literacy in Korea?

• The Korean alphabet, Hangul

• Confucian principles

• Moral governance

• Social hierarchy

What principles did the Joseon rulers emphasize?

• Technological innovation

• Moral governance and social hierarchy

• Military conquest

• Art and literature advancements

What is the legacy of the Joseon Dynasty considered to be in Korean history?

• A period of turmoil

• A treasure trove of enduring tales and remarkable achievements

• A testament to military strength

• A time of economic decline