The Korean Peninsula Across the
AgesPresentation made by: Michaela
Cotton
Where Is the Korean
Peninsula?
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)
The Three Kingdoms Period
Tangun Myth
The Flag of North Korea
The Flag of South Korea
Economy Trade with China and Japan South Korea’s is one of the largest Wheat and rice agriculture
Religion Buddhism was the chief religion Confucianism has had a big impact The Royal Family established monoasteries The elite favored Buddhism over
Confucianism
Society Elites studied Confucian texts and its exams Few Korean elite were literate Rivaled with China often
Intellect Experimented with the movable type Iron, paper, lacquerwork, porcelain, and
celdon The written language was han’gul
Art Similar to Chinese art and literature Created pale green-glazed bowls called
celadon Created woodblock prints in Chinese
characters
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
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
King Sejong
Pictures En.wikipedia.org People.cohums.ohio-state.edu Geology.about.com Koreanmedicine.net Library.thinkquest.org Onemillionlyrics.com
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