Why did King Sejong create Hangeul (Hunminjeongum)?
To help the people who couldn't read Chinese writing so that everyone can read and write.
What is the name of the day that celebrates Hangeul?
Hangeul Day
TRUE OR FALSE: Hangeul is the only writing system that we know exactly who made it.
TRUE: It is also the only alphabet that we know exactly WHEN it was made.
TRUE OR FALSE: The Chinese writing system that was used by Koreans is called Hangeul.
FALSE: It is called Hanja.
How do we know the purpose and meaning of Hangeul?
From the book Hunminjeongum Haeryebon that was published to teach the new writing to the people.
TRUE OR FALSE: King Sejong was the 4th king of the Joseon Dynasty.
TRUE
When was Hangeul invented?
1443
TRUE OR FALSE: Koreans spoke Chinese before Hangeul (Hunminjeongum) was invented.
FALSE: Even though Chinese writing was used, the Korean language was spoken.
What writing system was being used before Hangeul (Hunminjeongum)?
Chinese writing
TRUE OR FALSE: Before the name Hangeul, the writing was called Joseon.
FALSE: It was called Hunminjeongum (훈민정음)
TRUE OR FALSE: Hangeul is the oldest alphabet in the world.
FALSE: Hangeul is only 579 years old- one of the youngest in the world!
TRUE OR FALSE: Hangeul was invented by the Chinese.
FALSE: It was invented by the Korean King Sejong.
What day is Hangeul Day?
October 9th
Which countries in the world use Hangeul as their official writing?
South and North Korea (it is called Chosongeul in North Korea)
What was invented in 1443?
Hangeul (Hunminjeongum)
TRUE OR FALSE: The official writing of South Korea is the English Alphabet.
FALSE: It is Hangeul.
TRUE OR FALSE: King Sejong lived for 32 years.
FALSE: He ruled as king for 32 years.
What is the Korean alphabet called?
Hangeul
TRUE OR FALSE: The lines of the vowels represent the earth, sky/sun and mankind.
TRUE: vertical line = man, horizontal line = earth, short line = sky/sun.
TRUE OR FALSE: There are 10 consonants and 14 vowels in Hangeul.
FALSE: There are 14 consonants and 10 vowels.
TRUE OR FALSE: The book that released the writing for the first time was called Hangeul Book.
FALSE: It was called the Hunminjeongum Haeryebon (훈민정음 해례본).
TRUE OR FALSE: Hangeul (Hunminjeongum) was invented in 1446.
FALSE: Though Hangeul was invented in 1443, it was published in a book in 1446.
Who invented Hangeul?
King Sejong
Why didn't every Korean know how to read and write the Chinese letters?
Because it took many years of education but only the rich upper class Koreans could afford.