Korea's Historical Journey From Gojoseon To Modern Divisions

The video covers the history of Korea from its early days as a peninsula in East Asia, through the establishment of the Gojoseon kingdom, the Three Kingdoms period, and the rise of the Goryeo and Joseon dynasties. It discusses the impact of the Mongol invasions, the creation of Hangul, and the Japanese occupation. The division of Korea post-World War II, the Korean War, and the subsequent development of North and South Korea are also explored. The video concludes with modern developments, including South Korea's economic growth and North Korea's nuclear ambitions.

Who is considered the founder of the first Korean kingdom, Gojoseon?

• Daengu

• Yi Seong-gi

• King Sejong

• King Gojong

Which dynasty installed commanderies in northern Korea in 108 BCE?

• Tang Dynasty

• Qing Dynasty

• Han Dynasty

• Ming Dynasty

Which kingdom formed an alliance with the Tang dynasty to unify the Korean peninsula?

• Gojoseon

• Balhae

• Silla

• Bakji

Who founded the Goryeo Dynasty in 918?

• Kim Jong-un

• Wang Jeon

• King Sejong

• Yi Seong-gi

What significant script was created during the Joseon Dynasty under King Sejong?

• Katakana

• Kanji

• Hangul

• Hanja

What was Korea officially named after the Japan-Korea Annexation Treaty in 1910?

• Choson

• Joseon

• Silla

• Goryeo

Which parallel was Korea divided along after World War II?

• 35th parallel

• 45th parallel

• 38th parallel

• 40th parallel

What is the term used to describe South Korea's rapid economic growth after the Korean War?

• Han River Boom

• Korean Renaissance

• Miracle on the Han River

• Economic Miracle

Which North Korean leader initiated the pursuit of nuclear weapons in the 21st century?

• Moon Jae-in

• Kim Jong-un

• Kim Jong-il

• Kim Il-sung

What was the purpose of the Panmunjom Declaration signed in 2018?

• To unify Korea

• To end the Korean War

• To form a military alliance

• To establish a trade agreement