Korea 101
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Korea Review: History Section……………………...…21
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Korean Ten Interesting Facts about Korea Korea Review
Korea’s official language is Korean and almost 98% of all Koreans can read and write. Directions: Fill in the prov incial map of South Korea.
Korean used to be based on Chinese characters (hanja), but most people today cannot read 1. The three most popular surnames in Korea are Kim (21%), Lee/Yi (15%) and
Chinese characters. Koreans use hangeul (the Korean alphabet) to write. There are 24 Park/Pak (9%). Provincial Map
consonants and v owels in the Korean alphabet. To make words, each letter is written in blocks of 2. Writing a person’s name in red ink means they are either dead or about to
2-5 letters. die.
3. During the rule of South Korean dictator between 1963 to 1979, Park
Chung Hee, it was illegal for women to wear skirts 20 centimeters or less.
4. South Korea has a special holiday celebrating the creation of the Korean
Learn Korean alphabet.
Below are thirteen phrases and words for you to learn for fun. 5. Koreans have more plastic surgery than anyone else in the world. One in
English Korean (Hangul) Pronunciation five people have had work done.
Hello. 안녕하세요. annyeong hasaeyo 6. South Koreans love the taste of sweet potato and use it in everything
Good-bye. 안녕히가세요. annyeong higaseyo from chips to ice cream.
(If you are staying but 7. South Korea has some of the largest malls in the world and many of them
someone else is leaving.) are open until 4 AM.
Good-bye. 안녕히 계세요. annyeong higyeseyo 8. Koreans are very interested in blood types. Many believe different blood
(If someone else is staying but
you are leaving.)
types have special personality traits.
I am from America. 미국사람이에요. miguk saramiaeyo Blood Type Group Positive Traits Negative Traits
hanguk
A Farmers Creative, Secretive, shy,
Korea 한국 perfectionists, self-conscious,
Japan 일분 ilbun hardworking, unable to express
What is your name? 이름이뭐예요? ireumi mwo ye yo considerate of emotions, stubborn
others
My name is Eun Chan. 저는 은잔이예요. cheo neun eun chan iyeyo
B Nomads Enjoy life, Impatient, give up
I am a student. 저는학생이예요. cheo neun haksaeng iyeyo passionate, active, easily, shallow,
teacher 선생님 seonsaengnim creative, lazy, self-
singer kasu
optimistic, bright, centered,
가수 able to laugh at irresponsible
The food I really like is pizza. 내가 정말 좋아하는 naega jeongmal cho ha their mistakes
(My favorite food is pizza.) haneun eumshik eun pija AB Humanists Have a ‘can-do’ Shy, aloof,
음식은 피자 입니다 . ipnida attitude, strong indecisive, distant
It’s raining. 비가 와요. pi ga wa yo concentration, from others,
interested in many unpredictable,
things, highly moody,
intelligent, logical, untrustworthy
good with money
O Warriors Natural leaders, Arrogant, ruthless,
energetic, vein, insensitive,
optimistic, unhealthy
outgoing, friendly, preoccupation
speak their minds, with success
ambitious,
naturally athletic
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Korea Crossword Hints Korea Review: History Section
1. The first sign of man appears in Korea ________________ years ago.
Baekdu buchaechum China Christianity hanbok
a. 1 million b. 500,000 c. 250,000
hangeul hibiscus Kim kimchi March
morning North Korea peninsula provinces Seoul
seven soccer spoon Summer Olympic taegeukgi 2. The Three Kingdoms were:
Games
4. Korea was divided along the 38th parallel by ______________ and ______________.
a. Russia /the USA b. China / the USA c. the USSR / the USA
7. The name of the dictator who ruled South Korea from 1961-1979 was _______________.
a. Bak Hyeokgeose b. Roh Tae-woo c. Park Chung-Hee
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3. The first kingdom was formed by ____ in 1. During the Three Kingdoms Period, Korea
2333BC. exported a lot of its cultural influence to
5. The ____ kingdom was established by Onjo ______.
in 18BC. 2. Shilla defeated Baekje and Goguryeo with
7. Park Chung-Hee created a military _______ the help of _____ Dynasty China.
in South Korea between 1961-1979. 4. Japan ______ Korea in 1910.
11. This is where the name “ Korea” comes 6. Hangul was invented during this dynasty.
from. 8. _______ was adopted as the state ideology
12. The ____ kingdom is established by during the Joseon Dynasty.
Jumong in 37BC. 9. In 1945, Korea was divided along the 38th
15. ______, the old name for Seoul, was ______.
established as the capital city in 1592. 10. The 1988 Summer Olympic Games was
16. ______ rule was established between 1961 held in this city.
and 1963. 13. ____ Korea started the Korean War on
18. The ______ kingdom is established by Bak June 25, 1950.
Hyeokgeose in 57BC. 14. The _______ Federation was established by
Suro in 42.
17. ______ Republics of Korea were
established between 1948 and 1987.
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