3Q SS8 Quarter Examination

Which of the following was the first organized kingdom in Korea?

• Koguryo

• Baekje

• Silla

• Gojoseon

According to legend, from which animal did the first woman in Korea originate?

• Snake

• Tiger

• Bear

• Lion

Which social class in Korea was considered as "base people"?

• Hwarang

• Chonmin

• Yangban

• Sangmin

Who created Hangul, the Korean alphabet?

• King Sejong

• King Sejong

• Emperor Gojong

• King Taejo

What was the primary goal of the Greater East Co-Prosperity Sphere promoted by Japan?

• Promotion of democracy in Asia

• Equal partnership among Western nations

• Preservation of traditional cultural values

• Economic and military cooperation of Asian nations against the West

Who was the leader of North Korea during the Korean War?

• Kim Il-sung

• Kim Jong-il

• Kim Jong-un

• Syngman Rhee

What was the significance of the March 1st Movement of 1919?

• It was an independence movement against Japanese rule in Korea.

• It led to Korea's annexation by Japan.

• It marked the end of the Korean War.

• It was the beginning of Hallyu (Korean wave).

What year did Japan annex Korea?

• 1910

• 1910

• 1905

• 1945

Which of the following was a result of the Korean War?

• The reunification of Korea

• The establishment of the demilitarized zone (DMZ) at the 38th parallel

• South Korea became a communist state

• Japan gained control over Korea

What does Hallyu refer to?

• Korean wave of pop culture

• South Korea's economic recovery post-war

• The period of Korean history before the war

• A traditional Korean dance