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Total questions: 114

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Name
Class
Date
1.

founded by Bak Hyeokgeose in 57 BC

a)

Goguryeo

b)

Silla

c)

Baekje

2.

founded by Jumong in 37 BC

a)

Goguryeo

b)

Silla

c)

Baekje

3.

founded by Onjo in 18 BC

a)

Goguryeo

b)

Silla

c)

Baekje

4.

Made Buddhism the state religion

a)

Sung of Baekje

b)

Seong of Baekje

c)

Kang of Baekje

d)

Sang of Baekje

5.

Who moved the national capital to Sabi?

a)

Sung of Baekje

b)

Seong of Baekje

c)

Kang of Baekje

d)

Sang of Baekje

6.

Most of the structures in this architecture were made of wood

a)

Baekje Architecture

b)

Goguryeo Architecture

c)

Silla Architecture

7.

The most isolated of the Three Kingdoms

a)

Baekje Architecture

b)

Goguryeo Architecture

c)

Silla Architecture

8.

What was made as the state religion of Korea during the period of Baekje?

(a)  

9.

Introduction of Buddhism in Korea

a)

Baekje Architecture

b)

Goguryeo Architecture

c)

Silla Architecture

10.

Much of the architecture during this period was related to religion and influenced by political power or kingdom

a)

Baekje Architecture

b)

Goguryeo Architecture

c)

Silla Architecture

11.

Last to adopt Buddhism and foreign cultural influences

a)

Baekje Architecture

b)

Goguryeo Architecture

c)

Silla Architecture

12.

Unified (a)   occupied most of the Korean Peninsula for almost 1,000 years

13.

Largest and earliest stone pagoda in Korea

a)

Tomb of King Gwanggaeto the Great

b)

Mireuksa Stone Pagoda

c)

Mireuksa Temple

14.

Which structure is shown?

a)

Tomb of King Gwanggaeto the Great

b)

Mireuksa Stone Pagoda

c)

Mireuksa Temple

15.

Square tombs within pyramids made of cut-stone blocks

a)

Tomb of King Gwanggaeto the Great

b)

Mireuksa Stone Pagoda

c)

Mireuksa Temple

16.

Had stone lanterns and the foundation stones for the columns and terraces on which the temple structure stood

a)

Tomb of King Gwanggaeto the Great

b)

Mireuksa Stone Pagoda

c)

Mireuksa Temple

17.

Has four smaller dolmen-like structures at each corner

a)

Tomb of King Gwanggaeto the Great

b)

Mireuksa Stone Pagoda

c)

Mireuksa Temple

18.

How many tombs are in the Tomb of King Gwanggaeto the Great?

(a)  

19.

“Emperor/Imperial Dragon Temple”

a)

Sudeoksa

b)

Bulguksa Temple

c)

Cheomseongdae

d)

Hwangnyongsa

20.

“Star-Gazing Tower”

a)

Sudeoksa

b)

Bulguksa Temple

c)

Cheomseongdae

d)

Hwangnyongsa

21.

Its main hall is South Korea's oldest wooden building, having been constructed by Goguryeo

a)

Sudeoksa

b)

Bulguksa Temple

c)

Cheomseongdae

d)

Hwangnyongsa

22.

Oldest existing temple in Korea

a)

Sudeoksa

b)

Bulguksa Temple

c)

Cheomseongdae

d)

Hwangnyongsa

23.

First observatory in Asia; Used for observing the stars in order to forecast the weather

a)

Sudeoksa

b)

Bulguksa Temple

c)

Cheomseongdae

d)

Hwangnyongsa

24.

Tallest wooden structure at the time; made by interlocking wood

a)

Sudeoksa

b)

Bulguksa Temple

c)

Cheomseongdae

d)

Hwangnyongsa

25.

representative relic of Buddhist culture from the Silla kingdom

a)

Sudeoksa

b)

Bulguksa Temple

c)

Cheomseongdae

d)

Hwangnyongsa

26.

Second oldest standing wooden building in South Korea, re-constructed in 1376

a)

Seokgatap

b)

Dabotap

c)

Buseoksa Temple

d)

Muryangsujeon

e)

Woljeong Temple Pagoda

27.

“Shadowless Pagoda“

a)

Seokgatap

b)

Dabotap

c)

Buseoksa Temple

d)

Muryangsujeon

e)

Woljeong Temple Pagoda

28.

"Temple of the Floating Stone“

a)

Seokgatap

b)

Dabotap

c)

Buseoksa Temple

d)

Muryangsujeon

e)

Woljeong Temple Pagoda

29.

Who built the Huayan school: Buseoksa Temple?

(a)  

30.

“Pagoda of Many Treasures”

a)

Seokgatap

b)

Dabotap

c)

Buseoksa Temple

d)

Muryangsujeon

e)

Woljeong Temple Pagoda

31.

Octagonal in plan and has nine storeys and made of stone

a)

Seokgatap

b)

Dabotap

c)

Buseoksa Temple

d)

Muryangsujeon

e)

Woljeong Temple Pagoda

32.

21st National Treasure, Sakyamuni Yeoraesangjuseol-beop Tap

a)

Seokgatap

b)

Dabotap

c)

Buseoksa Temple

d)

Muryangsujeon

e)

Woljeong Temple Pagoda

33.

20th National Treasure, Dabo Pagoda

a)

Seokgatap

b)

Dabotap

c)

Buseoksa Temple

d)

Muryangsujeon

e)

Woljeong Temple Pagoda

34.

Korea shifted from Buddhism to Confucianism during this dynasty

a)

Jaesil Dynasty

b)

Jaesang Dynasty

c)

Joseon Dynasty

d)

Jongmyo Dynasty

35.

Local schools built in Seoul during the Joseon Dynasty

(a)  

36.

Clan memorial halls; house of purification

a)

Jaesil

b)

Jongryo/Jongmyo

c)

Seowon

d)

Hanok

37.

Private Confucianism academy

a)

Jaesil

b)

Jongryo/Jongmyo

c)

Seowon

d)

Hanok

38.

Traditional Korean house

a)

Jaesil

b)

Jongryo/Jongmyo

c)

Seowon

d)

Hanok

39.

memorial shrines, established by the government to commemorate exceptional acts of filial piety or devotion

a)

Jaesil

b)

Jongryo/Jongmyo

c)

Seowon

d)

Hanok

40.

Traditional belief how nature influences the desirability of living spaces

a)

Baesanimsu

b)

Taengniji

c)

Deombeong Jucho

d)

Baeheullim

e)

Ansollim

41.

Principle of ideal design to have a mountain at the back and a river in front

a)

Baesanimsu

b)

Taengniji

c)

Deombeong Jucho

d)

Baeheullim

e)

Ansollim

42.

Columns were purposely made thinner at the base, thicker in the middle and taller at the corners of the building

a)

Baesanimsu

b)

Taengniji

c)

Deombeong Jucho

d)

Baeheullim

e)

Ansollim

43.

The process of using large stones gathered locally, representing an immediate harmony between the artificial structure and nature.

a)

Baesanimsu

b)

Taengniji

c)

Deombeong Jucho

d)

Baeheullim

e)

Ansollim

44.

A column feature to have all the columns lean slightly inwards

a)

Baesanimsu

b)

Taengniji

c)

Deombeong Jucho

d)

Baeheullim

e)

Ansollim

45.

L-shaped, thereby has more open spaces

a)

Northern Region

b)

Central Region

c)

Southern Region

46.

Straight Line

a)

Northern Region

b)

Central Region

c)

Southern Region

47.

Square layout with a courtyard in the middle

a)

Northern Region

b)

Central Region

c)

Southern Region

48.

The (a)   invasion of Korea began industrialization in the country.

49.

The (a)   of Korea began at the end of World War II in 1945.

50.

South Korea was occupied by The United States, led by Syngman Rhee, and was named as:

a)

Korea’s Republic

b)

Korea of the Republic

c)

Korea’s Republic of Democratic People

d)

Republic of Korea

51.

North Korea was occupied by The Soviet Union, led by Kim Il Sung, and was named as:

a)

Republic Korea’s People of Democracy

b)

Democratic People’s Republic of Korea

c)

Korea’s Republic of Democratic People

d)

People’s Democratic Republic of Korea

52.

Established during this period was the first capital of Japan

a)

Asuka Period

b)

Nara Period

c)

Heian Period

53.

Arrival of Buddhism and Taoism from China

a)

Asuka Period

b)

Nara Period

c)

Heian Period

54.

Nara’s Checkerboard street layout is from (a)   design

55.

Change in the name of the country from Wa to Nihon

a)

Asuka Period

b)

Nara Period

c)

Heian Period

56.

Peak of Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism influences

a)

Asuka Period

b)

Nara Period

c)

Heian Period

57.

Buddhism became permanent – establishment of kokubun-ji

a)

Asuka Period

b)

Nara Period

c)

Heian Period

58.

Wood became preferred over stone, mortar and clay

a)

Asuka Period

b)

Nara Period

c)

Heian Period

59.

The capital during the Heian Period

(a)  

60.

Golden Hall; sanctuary where the main image of worship is kept.

a)

Kodo

b)

To

c)

Kondo

d)

Chumon

61.

Assembly hall for monks for reading sacred texts.

a)

Kodo

b)

To

c)

Kondo

d)

Chumon

62.

Japanese pagoda enshrining Buddha relics.

a)

Kodo

b)

To

c)

Kondo

d)

Chumon

63.

Inner gateway to the precinct.

a)

Sorin

b)

To

c)

Kairo

d)

Chumon

64.

Crowning spire on a Japanese pagoda.

a)

Sorin

b)

To

c)

Kairo

d)

Chumon

65.

Covered gallery surrounding the precinct.

a)

Sorin

b)

To

c)

Kairo

d)

Chumon

66.

A linear unit for regulating column spacing in traditional Japanese construction.

a)

Ken

b)

Jian

c)

Shaku

d)

Tatami

67.

Ken is initially equal to (a)   shaku (1.818 meters).

68.

Ken is based on the Chinese (a)   .

69.

In Ken, size of a room designated by the number of its (a)   .

70.

Denotes chashitsu and was associated with ikebana flower arranging

a)

Shoin-zukuri

b)

Sukiya-zukuri

c)

Buke-zukuri

71.

Characterized by use of square posts and tatami mats completely covering the floors

a)

Shoin-zukuri

b)

Sukiya-zukuri

c)

Buke-zukuri

72.

Basis of today's traditional-style Japanese house.

a)

Shoin-zukuri

b)

Sukiya-zukuri

c)

Buke-zukuri

73.

Teahouses; Venue for tea ceremony

a)

Shoin

b)

Zashiki

c)

Chashitsu

d)

Roji

74.

A study and a place for lectures on the religious texts within a temple

a)

Shoin

b)

Zashiki

c)

Chashitsu

d)

Roji

75.

Ornamental garden adjacent to the teahouse

a)

Shoin

b)

Zashiki

c)

Chashitsu

d)

Roji

76.

(a)   means refined, well cultivated taste, and delight in elegant pursuits.

77.

The post marking the partition between the tokonoma and the tana.

a)

Tana

b)

Chigaidama

c)

Tatami

d)

Tokobashira

78.

A recess with built-in shelving.

a)

Tana

b)

Chigaidama

c)

Tatami

d)

Tokobashira

79.

Staggered shelves

a)

Tana

b)

Chigaidama

c)

Tatami

d)

Tokobashira

80.

A vertical hanging scroll containing either text or a painting

a)

Engawa

b)

Kakemono

c)

Tatami

d)

Tokonoma

81.

Straw mats used as floor coverings (about 3’x6’)

a)

Engawa

b)

Kakemono

c)

Tatami

d)

Tokonoma

82.

Decorative alcove

a)

Engawa

b)

Kakemono

c)

Tatami

d)

Tokonoma

83.

Extension of the floor, usually facing a garden; serves as a passageway or sitting place.

a)

Engawa

b)

Kakemono

c)

Tatami

d)

Tokonoma

84.

Supporting pillar

a)

Sadouguchi

b)

Tokobashira

c)

Otoshigake

d)

Temaeza

85.

Host's Entrance - via fusuma

a)

Sadouguchi

b)

Temaeza

c)

Tokogamachi

d)

Kakejiku

86.

Tea master's tea mat

a)

Sadouguchi

b)

Otoshigake

c)

Kakejiku

d)

Temaeza

87.

Tokonoma bottom beam

a)

Kakejiku

b)

Tokogamachi

c)

Tokobashira

d)

Otoshigake

88.

Hanging scroll

a)

Sadouguchi

b)

Otoshigake

c)

Kakejiku

d)

Temaeza

89.

Tokonoma Lintel

a)

Sadouguchi

b)

Otoshigake

c)

Kakejiku

d)

Temaeza

90.

Vernacular Japanese houses; “house of the people”

(a)  

91.

Gateway of a Shinto Shrine

(a)  

92.

Built for military families; Has yagura or tower and torches around the gardens

a)

Shoin-zukuri

b)

Sukiya-zukuri

c)

Buke-zukuri

d)

Shinmei-zukuri

93.

Rectangular plan raised on posts, surrounded by a railed veranda, with a free-standing post at each gable end.

a)

Shoin-zukuri

b)

Sukiya-zukuri

c)

Buke-zukuri

d)

Shinmei-zukuri

94.

Similar in structure to the regular shinden-zukuri; has extra space for soldiers and weapon storage

a)

Shoin-zukuri

b)

Sukiya-zukuri

c)

Buke-zukuri

d)

Shinmei-zukuri

95.

Style of Shinto shrine embodying the original style of Japanese building

a)

Shoin-zukuri

b)

Sukiya-zukuri

c)

Buke-zukuri

d)

Shinmei-zukuri

96.

What type of temple is Kinkaku-ji Temple?

a)

Shinmei-zukuri

b)

Buke-zukuri

c)

Shinden-zukuri

97.

Main Hall of a Shinto shrine; Contains the shrine's sacred object, while visitors make their prayers and offerings at the offering hall

a)

Torii

b)

Komainu

c)

Chozuya/Temizuya

d)

Honden

e)

Omikuji

98.

Main Hall of a Shinto shrine; Contains the shrine's sacred object, while visitors make their prayers and offerings at the offering hall

a)

Torii

b)

Komainu

c)

Chozuya/Temizuya

d)

Honden

e)

Omikuji

99.

Main Hall of a Shinto shrine; Contains the shrine's sacred object, while visitors make their prayers and offerings at the offering hall

a)

Torii

b)

Komainu

c)

Chozuya/Temizuya

d)

Honden

e)

Omikuji

100.

“lion-dogs”; a pair of lion-like creatures either guarding the entrance or the honden, or inner shrine

a)

Torii

b)

Komainu

c)

Chozuya/Temizuya

d)

Honden

e)

Omikuji

101.

Found near the entrance; Visitors clean their hands and mouth with water used for purification before approaching the main hall

a)

Torii

b)

Komainu

c)

Chozuya/Temizuya

d)

Shimenawa

e)

Omikuji

102.

The honden could be combined with (a)   or the offering hall

103.

Fortune telling paper slips found at many shrines and temples

a)

Torii

b)

Komainu

c)

Chozuya/Temizuya

d)

Shimenawa

e)

Omikuji

104.

A straw rope with white zigzag paper strips that marks the boundary to something sacred

a)

Torii

b)

Komainu

c)

Chozuya/Temizuya

d)

Shimenawa

e)

Omikuji

105.

White zigzag paper strips attached to the shimenawa

(a)  

106.

Emblem of the power and fortune of Hideyoshi Toyotomi, regarded as second "Great Unifier" of Japan

a)

Imabari Castle

b)

Osaka Castle

c)

Hijemi Castle

d)

Kyoto Castle

107.

Largest and best-preserved Medieval castle architecture in Japan

a)

Imabari Castle

b)

Osaka Castle

c)

Hijemi Castle

d)

Kyoto Castle

108.

Contains many of the defensive and architectural features associated with Japanese castles.

a)

Imabari Castle

b)

Osaka Castle

c)

Hijemi Castle

d)

Kyoto Castle

109.

Played a major role in the unification of Japan during the 16th century of the Azuchi-Momoyama period

a)

Imabari Castle

b)

Osaka Castle

c)

Hijemi Castle

d)

Kyoto Castle

110.

What style of castle is the Hijemi Castle?

(a)  

111.

Emblem of the power and fortune of Hideyoshi Toyotomi, regarded as second "Great Unifier" of Japan

a)

Imabari Castle

b)

Osaka Castle

c)

Hijemi Castle

d)

Kyoto Castle

112.

The idea of this style is “Cities and buildings are not static entities but are ever-changing.”

(a)  

113.

What Japanese roof style is shown?

a)

Irimoya

b)

Kirizuma

c)

Hogyo

d)

Yosemune

114.

What Japanese roof style is shown?

a)

Irimoya

b)

Kirizuma

c)

Hogyo

d)

Yosemune