Southeast Asia and Korea 15 questions multiple choice

What country had a huge impact on Korea?

• Japan

• China

• Mongolia

• Russia

A river and _____________ separate Korea from China.

• a mountain range

• a desert

• a sea

• a forest

The best farming in Korea was in what part of the country? (what cardinal direction?)

• North

• South

• East

• West

Historically, Korea has served as a bridge between China and:

• Japan

• India

• Vietnam

• Thailand

What word means “a person related by birth to another, such as a child or grandchild”?

• Ancestor

• Descendant

• Sibling

• Cousin

How many different kingdoms ruled parts of Korea around the 100 B.C.?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

Which kingdom received help from the Tang in order to take control of the whole Korean peninsula?

• Baekje

• Koryo

• Silla

• Choson

Who was allowed to take the exam necessary to be a part of the Korean civil service?

• Only nobles

• Only commoners

• Only men

• Only women

What kingdom took over Korea in the early 10th century?

• Koryo

• Joseon

• Silla

• Choson

What was the name of the Korean writing system?

• Kanji

• Hangul

• Hiragana

• Katakana