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Korean Quiz Bowl Practice Questions
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- 1The traditional Korean martial art known as Taekwondo was initially called Tae Soo Do. "Tae" means "to stomp" and "do" means "the way of", but what do "soo/su" and "kwon" mean?Soo/su means hand and kwon means fist
- 2What best describes the architecture and design of a traditional Korean garden?ornate and crowded
- 3"Shiri" or "Swiri", directed by Kang Je-gyu, is often said to be the film that sparked the modern Korean film industry in 1999? What kind of film is "Shiri?action
- 4Gong Ji-Young's 2009 novel "The Crucible" takes its name from the Arthur Miller play of the same name. However, instead of witchcraft, what is the novel about?abuse of students at school
- 5The Korean dance called the Nabichum is known by what name in English, because of the costumes worn during the performance?lion dance
- 6What is the name of the alphabet that is used to speak and write the Korean language and who invented it?Hangul; Sejong the Great
- 7Jokbal, a popular Korean dish of pig's feet braised in rice wine, is considered an "anju". An "anju" is a dish served alongside what?alcohol
- 8The "Korean Wave" was a term coined in the 1990s that refers to what?An increase in the popularity of South Korean culture worldwide
- 9What is the name of this traditional korean musical instrument?Gayageum
- 10Who is the person on the back of the 100 won coin?Admiral Yi Sun-sin
- 11What is the name of the President's mansion in South Korea"The Blue House" or Cheong Wa Dae
- 12What is the name of this traditional Korean sport?Ssireum
- 13What is the name of a baby's first birthday in Korean?Dol
- 14South Korea has said it will send what to Pyongyang, North Korea for the first time in more than a decade?More than 150 artists, including K-pop stars (such as Red Velvet)
- 15What is the name of South Korea's longest river?The Naktong River
- 16Which of the following was NOT one of Seoul's previous names? a. Hanyang b. Hangang c. Hanseongb. Hangang
- 17What is the name of the Chinese characters that were used to write Korean with (and is still partially used today)?Hanja
- 18Who is the legendary founder of the Korean nation?Dangun Wanggeom
- 19Name the four social classes of the Joseon periodYangban, Chungin, Sangmin, Cheonmin
- 20What is the name of this traditional garb?Hanbok
- 21Which South Korean city is the largest by area?Andong
- 22Who is the current Prime Minister of South Korea?Lee Nak-yeon
- 23Who is the current president of South Korea?Moon Jae-in
- 24What is the name of the former South Korean President impeached for extortion etc.?Park Geun-hye
- 25Lee Jae-yong is South Korea's third richest person, spent about a year in jail under corruption charges, and is the heir of what major company?Samsung
- 26What is the name of this person (considered to be one of the most influential figures in Korean popular music)?Cho Yong-pil
- 27What are Korean public baths/saunas called?Jjimjilbangs
- 28What business did Samsung initially do?Noodle making
- 29What is the leading religion in South Korea?Christianity
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