Korea Quiz

1. A student reads that large-scale fighting in the Korean War stopped in 1953 without a formal peace treaty. What brought about that halt?

2. A cargo ship is heading to South Korea's major port city on the southeastern coast. Which city is its destination?

3. Which historic Korean city is home to Bulguksa Temple and many sites associated with the ancient Silla kingdom?

4. Which dynasty ruled Korea from 1392 until the establishment of the Korean Empire in 1897?

5. From the eastern coast of the Korean Peninsula, a ship travels directly east. Which body of water, commonly called the East Sea in Korea, does it enter?

6. What is the name of the red-and-blue circular symbol at the center of South Korea's flag?

7. When entering a traditional Korean home, what should a guest generally do before stepping onto the interior floor?

8. While touring Seoul, a visitor wants to see the main Joseon royal palace first built in 1395. Which landmark fits that description?

9. What does the Korean Demilitarized Zone primarily separate?

10. A family gathers for the Korean Lunar New Year, performs ancestral rites, and eats rice-cake soup. Which holiday are they observing?

11. Which currency is used in South Korea?

12. A traveler wants to visit South Korea's largest island, located off the southern coast and known for its volcanic landscape. Where should the traveler go?

13. A diner orders a bowl of rice topped with assorted vegetables, often egg or meat, and mixes it with sauce before eating. Which dish is this?

14. What is the capital of South Korea?

15. What is the name of the alphabet used to write Korean?

16. At a Korean restaurant, several small shared dishes arrive alongside the main meal. What are these side dishes collectively called?