Korean History

Which traditional Korean food, based on burned rice, can be eaten in soup or as a snack?

• Tteokbokki

• Nurungji

• Makgeolli

• Sundubu-jjigae

What is the traditional Korean clothing called?

• Jeogori

• Chima

• Hanbok

• Hambok

What were the three historic Korean kingdoms of the Three Kingdom Period?

• Gojoseon,Goguryeo & Goryeo

• Joseon, Sillas, & Baekje

• Unified Silla, Korean Empire & Goryeo

• Goguryeo, Sillas, Baekje

In what year were the Olympics first held in Korea?

• 1967

• 1984

• 1956

• 1988

In which year was Korea liberated from Japanese occupation?

• 1945

• 1930

• 1948

• 1929

Which river has historically marked the border between the Korean peninsula and other countries, such as China?

• Geumgang

• Hangang

• Yalu/Yellow River

• Imjingang

Which ancient kingdom was mispronounced in Europe as "Korea" when they first heard about it?

• Goryeo

• Baekje

• Silla

• Gaya

Which Joseon dynasty king created the Korean writing system, Hangul, in 1443?

• Taejo

• Gwanghaegun

• Injo

• Sejong/Sejong the Great

Who was the legendary founder of Korea, in 2333 BC, the descendant of a Sky God and a she-bear?

• Gojumong

• Dangun

• Onjo

• Sijo

What is the correct name of North Korea in English?

• Democratic People of Korea

• Democratic People's Republic of Korea

• People's Republic of Korea

• Republic of Korea