Korea

When did people start settling in Manchuria and the Korean Peninsula?

  

• 700,000 years ago

• 7,000 years ago

• 7,000 BCE

• 70,000 years ago

Which race are Koreans commonly classified under?

• Dravidian

• Indo-European

• Ural-Altaic

• Mongolian

What type of pottery is characteristic of the Neolithic Age in Korea?

• Comb-patterned pottery

• Celadon

• Earthenware

• Porcelain

When did the Bronze Age start on the Korean Peninsula?

• 5th century BCE

• 15th century BCE

• 1st century BCE

• 10th century BCE

Who is considered the founder of Korea in legend?

• General Yi Seong-gye

• King Sejong

• Wang Geon

• Tangun

Which kingdom was renowned for its maritime power?

• Goguryeo

• Baekje

• Silla

• Goryeo

Which kingdom was located in the southeastern part of the Korean Peninsula?

• Goguryeo

• Baekje

• Silla

• Goryeo

During which period did the Three Kingdoms dominate the Korean Peninsula?

• 668 CE - 1392 CE

• 57 BCE - 668 CE

• 200 CE - 800 CE

• 500 BCE - 200 CE

What marked a turning point in the fight for Korean independence from Japan?

   A) March 1st Movement

   B) Joseon Dynasty

   C) Division and the Korean War

   D) Goryeo Dynasty

• March 1st Movement

• Joseon Dynasty

• Division and the Korean War

• Goryeo Dynasty

What was the internal border between North and South Korea based on?

• Prime Meridian

• Equator

• Tropic of Cancer

• 38th parallel