History of Korean Alphabet Part1

Who served as regent during King Sejong's first four years on the throne?

• Grand Prince Yangnyeong

• Queen Won-gyeong

• King Taejong

• Yi Do

What writing system was primarily used in the Korean peninsula before the creation of Hangeul (Hangul)?

• Japanese Katakana

• Classical Chinese (Hanja)

• Sanskrit

• Aramaic

What was the primary motivation for King Sejong to create the Hangeul(Hangul) alphabet?

• To replace Chinese characters with a more complex writing system

• To promote literacy among the common people

• To establish a unique script for the upper classes

• To simplify communication with neighboring countries

How many basic letters are there in the modern Hangeul(Hangul) alphabet?

• 14

• 24

• 27

• 41

When was Hangeul(Hangul) completed and subsequently published?

• 1443 and 1446

• 1446 and 1443

• 1504 and 1894

• 1946 and 1946

What was King Sejong's primary motivation for creating Hangeul (Hangul)?

• To replace all Chinese characters with a new script.

• To make the Korean language more complex and exclusive.

• To provide an easy-to-learn writing system for the common people.

• To gain favor with the noble class and strengthen his rule.

How did the Joseon noble class initially react to the introduction of Hangeul(Hangul)?

• They enthusiastically adopted it for official documents.

• They saw it as a threat to their power and status.

• They used it to educate the peasants and improve literacy.

• They integrated it with Chinese characters to create a hybrid script.

In what year was Hangeul(Hangul) first adopted for official documents?

• 1446

• 1504

• 1894

• 1946

You just learned a little bit about the Korean alphabet, Hangeul.
Now, please share:

1. What is your primary (home) language?

2. What is the history of your language?
   (You may research online to find when your language started, where it is spoken, and any interesting facts about it.)

3. Type your answers here. Length: at least a paragraph