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Where did people settle 700.000 years ago?
People settled in Manchuria and the Korean Peninsula
How did Korean people survive during Paleolithic Age?
By hunting animals and collecting edible plants
When was Goguryeo founded and by whom?
Goguryeo was founded in 37 BC by Jumong
What was the first state religion in Goguryeo?
Buddhism
What was the main aim of Goguryeo to start "Goguryeo-Wei War"?
The main aim of Goguryeo was to cut off Chinese access in Korea's territory.
In what regions did Goguryeo expand its territory in the 5th century? (East Asia)
Manchuria, Mongolia, parts of Rossia and Baekje (Seoul)
Who founded Baekje and what was his connection to Goguryeo?
Baekje was founded by Okjo, a Goguryeo prince and the third son of Jumong, the founder of Goguryeo (37 BC) in 18 BC
Which allience defeated the Baekje?
Silla Kingdom and Tang Dynasty in 660
What was the original religion of the Korean people?
The original religion was Shamanism
During which period Buddhist monks and temples were banned from cties and confined to the countryside?
In Joseon period
How did Silla expand its territory, and which river basin did it occupy?
Silla expanded rapidly by occupying the Nakdong River basin and uniting the city-states
What was the ancient Korean language? What is the meaning of the word "Hyangchal"?
Ancient Korean language was called "Old language". Hyangchal is the classical writing system which written Hyangga poems by using Chinese characters
What is the traditional Korean dress called and what are the main components?
The traditional Korean dress called "Hanbok" and it consists of a shirt and skirt
Which dynasty dominated the are by A.D 1400, leaving a significant cultural and culinary impact?
The Joseon dynasty
What were the common meals for peasants during the Joseon dynasty?
Commoners usually ate 3 meals a day: rice, kimchi and seasonal greens
When was the Poseokjeong site was built?
In Silla period
