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The Korean Peninsula Across the Ages

The Korean Peninsula Across the Ages. Presentation made by: Michaela Cotton. Where Is the Korean Peninsula?. Politics. Jeoson state formed (2 nd century B.C.) Three Kingdoms Period: Koryo , Paekche , and Silla Dynasties: Silla , Koryo , and Choson (Yi)

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The Korean Peninsula Across the Ages

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  1. The Korean Peninsula Across the Ages Presentation made by: Michaela Cotton

  2. Where Is the Korean Peninsula?

  3. Politics • Jeoson state formed (2nd century B.C.) • Three Kingdoms Period: Koryo, Paekche, and Silla • Dynasties: Silla, Koryo, and Choson (Yi) • The Chinese heavily influenced Korea • Korea was a tributary state to China • They were many invaders (Japan, China, Manchus)

  4. The Three Kingdoms Period

  5. Tangun Myth

  6. The Flag of North Korea The Flag of South Korea

  7. Economy • Trade with China and Japan • South Korea’s is one of the largest • Wheat and rice agriculture

  8. Religion • Buddhism was the chief religion • Confucianism has had a big impact • The Royal Family established monoasteries • The elite favored Buddhism over Confucianism

  9. Society • Elites studied Confucian texts and its exams • Few Korean elite were literate • Rivaled with China often

  10. Intellect • Experimented with the movable type • Iron, paper, lacquerwork, porcelain, and celdon • The written language was han’gul

  11. Art • Similar to Chinese art and literature • Created pale green-glazed bowls called celadon • Created woodblock prints in Chinese characters

  12. The Korean War • North versus South • The North was aided by China • The South was aided by the U.S.A. • Began in 1950 and ended in 1953 • The Truce established a border

  13. King Sejong The Great • Confucian scholar • Promoted cultural, economic, and scientific research • Contributed han’gul, the Korean script • Ruled during the Choson Kingdom (1392-1910) • Sponsored many inventions • Established relief programs and opened shelters

  14. King Sejong

  15. Pictures • En.wikipedia.org • People.cohums.ohio-state.edu • Geology.about.com • Koreanmedicine.net • Library.thinkquest.org • Onemillionlyrics.com

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