Koreas - Ch 28 Flashcards
(21 cards)
What was the first ‘state’ and when did it emerge?
Choson, around 2000 BC
What were the three kingdoms?
Koguryo, Paekche, and Silla
What kingdom conquered the other two?
Silla
When was the Yi Dynasty established?
1392
When did the Yi Dynasty fall and why?
in 1910, Japan took it over
How long did the Yi Dynasty rule?
around 600 years \
When was Japan defeated?
1945
When was the Korean War?
1950-1953
How was Korea split after the Japanese defeat?
Soviet Union controlled the North and the US controlled the South
What happened in 1953 to ceasefire in the Korean War?
a treaty was signed to divide the country into 1/2 (DMZ)
What does DMZ mean?
de-militarization zone
Who is the ruler in North Korea and what is the government?
Kim Jong Un, communist
Who is the president of South Korea, and what is the government?
no current president, democratic
Is the Korean War over?
technically no - no Treaty was signed to end the war
What is sinification?
the spread and adoption of Chinese culture
What impact does sinification have on Korea?
It was shaped by China
What are the two main religions of South Korea?
Buddhism and Confucianism
What impact has communism had in North Korea?
completely closed off to outsides, censorship, labor camps, executions, famine and leader-worhsip
Where does most of the money in North Korea go to?
the military
What is Kimchi?
a korean cusine - fermented cabbage stored in a pot and buried for 6 months
How many different types of kimchi are there?
over 200
