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