Jeju Quiz

Jeju Island was historically an independent kingdom before becoming part of Korea.

• Yes

• No

What is the name of the historical uprising that took place in Jeju in 1948?

• Jeju Uprising

• Jeju Island War

• Jeju Liberation Movement

• Jeju Resistance Day

When was Jeju Island designated as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site?

• 1997

• 2001

• 2007

• 2010

Jeju Island’s dialect is completely intelligible to mainland Koreans without difficulty.

• Yes

• No

What is the name of the traditional female divers of Jeju, recognized by UNESCO

• Haenyeo

• Gisaeng

• Namsang

• Sanmae

How does Jeju Island’s cuisine differ from the mainland?

• It heavily uses chili peppers in all dishes

• It focuses on seafood, including abalone and sea urchin.

• It uses more fermented soybean paste in its cooking.

• It avoids pork dishes entirely.

Which dynasty first integrated Jeju Island into the Korean mainland’s political system?

• Goryeo

• Joseon

• Unified Silla

• Baekje

What was Jeju Island historically referred to as in ancient Korean texts?

• Baekjeong

• Halla

• Byeonhan

• Tamna

Which of the following cultural traditions is unique to Jeju and distinguishes it from the mainland?

• Dol hareubang statues symbolizing protection

• Traditional shamanistic rituals focused on the sea

• The prominence of matriarchal family structures

• All of the above

What is the significance of the "three abundances" (삼다) in Jeju’s culture?

• Wind, stones, and horses

• Wind, water, and women

• Stones, trees, and rice

• Water, women, and gold