T5L7Korea and Southeast Asia: Geography, Culture, and History

How did Korea's geography influence its cultural development?

• Isolation from neighboring countries
• Proximity to China and Japan
• Abundance of flat plains
• Lack of natural resources

What role did the T'aebaek mountain range play in Korea's development?

• Facilitated easy travel and trade
• Encouraged settlement in the mountains
• Made farming difficult, leading to coastal settlements
• Provided a barrier against invasions

In what way did Korea act as a cultural bridge?

• By isolating itself from China and Japan
• By adopting and adapting Chinese culture to influence Japan
• By exporting Korean traditions to China
• By preventing the spread of Chinese culture

What was a significant impact of the Silla's unification of Korea?

• Increased isolation from China
• Establishment of a unified government and social structure
• Decline in cultural and economic development
• End of Buddhist influence

How did the Silla dynasty strengthen the monarchy?

• By abolishing aristocracy
• By instituting policies that reduced aristocratic control
• By expanding territory through conquest
• By adopting a new religion

What was a key cultural achievement of the Koryo dynasty?

• Invention of Hangul
• Development of celadon pottery
• Introduction of Buddhism
• Conquest of China

How did the Mongol invasion affect the Koryo dynasty?

• It led to the complete destruction of Korean culture
• It resulted in the Koryo's expansion into Mongolia
• It caused significant damage but eventually led to peace
• It had no impact on the Koryo dynasty

What was the significance of the Strait of Malacca in Southeast Asia?

• It was a barrier to trade
• It was a key trade route controlled by the Srivijaya empire
• It isolated Southeast Asia from the rest of the world
• It was a religious pilgrimage route

How did Indian culture spread to Southeast Asia?

• Through military conquest
• Via trade routes and the influence of Hindu priests
• By the migration of Indian farmers
• Through the imposition of Indian rule

What was a major influence of Chinese culture on Vietnam?

• Introduction of the Chinese civil service system
• Complete assimilation into Chinese culture
• Adoption of Chinese language as the only language
• Rejection of all Chinese cultural elements