Korean History Quiz

What year was Korea divided into North Korea and South Korea?

• 1910

• 1939

• 1950

• 1945

Which dynasty was founded by Wang Jian in 918?

• Joseon

• Goryo

• Silla

• Gojoseon

What is the name of the Korean alphabet created during the Joseon Dynasty?

• Hanja

• Katakana

• Hiragana

• Hangul

Which kingdom was established in 2333 BCE?

• Balhae

• Goguryeo

• Gaya

• Gojoseon

What was Korea called after being annexed by Japan in 1910?

• Chosen

• Goguryeo

• Chosun

• Joseon

Which war led to the division of Korea along the 38th parallel?

• World War II

• Cold War

• Korean War

• Vietnam War

What is the modern name of the southern part of Korea?

• Goryeo

• North Korea

• Joseon

• South Korea

Which empire was proclaimed in 1897 by the Joseon dynasty?

• Han Empire

• Qin Empire

• Korean Empire

• Mongol Empire

Who signed the Panmunjom Declaration in 2018?

• Kim Il-sung and Syngman Rhee

• Kim Jong-un and Park Geun-hye

• Kim Jong-un and Moon Jae-in

• Kim Jong-il and Moon Jae-in

What major economic development occurred in South Korea after the Korean War?

• Industrial Revolution

• Miracle on the Han River

• Great Leap Forward

• Economic Miracle