Ancient Korea - Toothaker

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  1. 1. The Yi Dynasty is often referred to as the _______ Dynasty as well.
  2. 7. The Korean alphabet, created by King Sejong during the Joseon Dynasty. It made reading and writing easier for everyone.
  3. 8. A person sent by a king or leader to deliver messages or make peace with other lands.
  4. 11. A strong, iron-covered warship shaped like a turtle, invented by Korean Admiral Yi Sun-sin to protect Korea from attacks.
  5. 12. The Korean kingdom located in the southwestern part of the peninsula, who had a strong trading partnership with Japan.
  6. 15. A system used in ancient China and Korea where people had to take hard tests to get government jobs. Only the smartest or most well-prepared people could pass.
  7. 16. The oldest surviving astronomical observatory in Asia, built in ancient Korea (Silla Kingdom).
  8. 17. Choose to take up follow or use.
  9. 19. A traditional belief system in ancient Korea and other cultures where people thought shamans (spiritual leaders) could talk to spirits and heal the sick.
  10. 20. Friends or groups that help each other.
  11. 23. The Korean culture has been heavily influenced by what neighboring country?
  12. 24. A machine or tool used to print books and papers.
  13. 26. The Korean kingdom located in the northern part of the peninsula, known for their tomb murals.
  14. 27. The first Korean kingdom, known for their belief practices in Shamanism and the invention of heated floors.
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  1. 2. A building used to study the stars and sky.
  2. 3. The world's oldest book printed using metal type, made in Korea in 1377.
  3. 4. All three Korean Kingdoms had ___________ as their state religion.
  4. 5. A special building where people worship gods or spirits.
  5. 6. The study of the stars, planets, and sky.
  6. 9. The Dynasty known for creating Hangul and making Confucianism the dominant ideology.
  7. 10. A special type of pottery with a smooth, light green glaze.
  8. 13. The Chinese Dynasty that helped the Silla overthrow the other two Korean kingdoms.
  9. 14. The freedom of a country to rule itself without control from another country.
  10. 16. The Silla Kingdom was known for creating beautiful golden ________ for their kings.
  11. 18. A land or place controlled by another country.
  12. 21. The Dynasty known for uniting Korea, celadon pottery and inventing metal movable type.
  13. 22. Outside force that invaded Korea during the reign of the Goryeo Dynasty.
  14. 25. One of the great Korean kings. Came from the Yi Dynasty.