South Korean Culture
In what year did Seoul, South Korea host the Summer Olympics? A. 1978 B. 1989 C. 1977 D. 1988
D. 1988
What is one of the most traditional and modern activities in South Korea. A. Making pottery B. Cleaning the house C. Making Kimchi D. Hanging out with your family
D. Hanging out with friends and family! Being with your family is the most important thing in South Korea. Everyone cares for everybody.
About how many plant and animal species are in the Upo Marsh? A. There are about 200 B. There are about 600 C. There are about 1,000 D. There are about 1,500
D. There are about 1,500. Because the swamp is 2,314 kilometers squared (which is very big) and humans don't live near it, it is a home to many plants and animals.
What are the 2 traditional types of music they listen to in South Korea?
Folk music and Pansori. Both types of music are very slow but Pansori tells a story and folk music usually doesn't.
What is the most popular Korean dish?
I think kimchi is the most popular dish. Even though many dishes are eaten throughout South Korea, kimchi is eaten with almost every dish.
One of the most important dynasties, Goryeo, was also known as Koryeo. Say Koryeo 10 times super fast. What does it sound like?
It sounds like Korea! The Goryeo dynasty or Koryeo dynasty took control over Korea from 918-1392. When they took over agriculture reforms where made, there was new education systems, and relationships where stronger with China.
What is one reason King Sejong was one of the greatest kings. A. He invented the Korean alphabet B. He gave everybody kimchi C. He invented the first light bulb D. He gave rights and freedoms to everybody.
A. He invented the Korean Alphabet. The Korean alphabet is also known as Hangul. King Sejong made this alphebet because there was no way that Koreans could read others ideas or communicate non- verbaly before he made it.
In Korean pottery means Dojagi. What does doji and jagi mean? A. Clay and water B. Porcelain and earthenware C. Porcelin and dirt D. Dirt and clay
B. Porcelain and earthenware. Doji means earthenware and Jagi means porcelain. The picture is showing the different types of designs they might put on their pottery.
Pansori is a type of singing in Korean. They tell stories by singing. What do the words "pan" and "sori" mean? A. Singing and dancing. B. The process of entertaining acts or activities and song C. Acting in a play D. Acting and singing
B. The process entertaining activities and song. Pan means the process of entertaining acts or activities. Sori means song.
What is one reason the Bulguska Temple burned down in 1592-1598?
The Japanese invasion. It was a very hard period of time for Koreans. The Japanese took over and forced everyone to speak Japanese. They also needed Japanese names and they started practicing japenese culture. The Bulguska Temple did not practice Japanese religion and culture so they burned it down.
Why are the two rocks on the Ggotji Beach called Granny Rock and Grandpa Rock?
The wife of a commanding officer became the Granny rock when she died waiting for her husband who was the grandpa rock.
What are the Korean characters based on?
They are based on adapted Chinese characters called hanja. To the left are some Chinese characters.
What is the Korean Zodiac Animal for 2015? a. Horse b. Rat c. Sheep d.Ox
c. Sheep There is a cycle of 12 zodiac animals. Each year there is a different one. If you were born in 1907, 1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, or 2015 you are a sheep. Being a sheep means that you are elegant, charming, artistic, and creative. Sheeps are the most creative zodiac animal. If you are a sheep you are most likely to get a job as a writer, artist, or any job involving creativity.
How do you say How are you in Korean
방법 이다 bangbeob ida
How do you say hello in Korean?
안녕하세요 annyeonghaseyo