Korean 3005 Review

• What is the name of the Korean language? 한글

• How many basic consonants and vowels are there in the Korean Alphabet? 14 consonants and 10 vowels

• Who invented the Korean Alphabet? 세종

• When was Hangul invented? 1443

• When was Hangul officially introduced to the people? 1446

• What was the name given at the time of creation to the Korean writing system? 훈민정음

• What was the reaction of Korean people when Hangul was introduced? The common people appreciated Hangul but many scholars and elites, particularly those influenced by Confucianism and Chinese culture, resisted its use.

• Who was the first to use Hangul? Commoners, women, and children

• What do we call “dialect” in Korean? 사투리

• When is Korean day? 10월 9일

• Who first referred to the Korean language as '한글'? 주시경

• In the movie Malmoe, which organization was suppressed by the Japanese for its efforts to preserve the Korean language? 조선어학회(Joseon Language Society)

• What are the four outdated Hangul letters?ㆍ, ㆁ, ㆆ, ㅿ

• What is the name of the traditional Korean board game where children learn official ranks and race to reach the palace first to win? 승경도 

• What is Korean calligraphy called in Korean? 서예

• What is called a brush for writing or painting? 붓

• What is ‘먹(muk)’? Ink Stick

• What is the name of the traditional Korean folding screen, often used for decorative purposes or to divide spaces in a room? 병풍

• What is the name of the traditional Korean paper used for covering windows and doors? 창호지

• What is the meaning of 말모이? Dictionary

• What do we call a Korean traditional house?한옥

• In class, we talked about three types of Hanok. What are they? 초가집, 너와집, 기와집

• In Korea, there is a unique rental arrangement, which tenants make a large, lump-sum deposit instead of paying monthly rent. What is this arrangement called? 전세

• What unit do Korean people use for the size of house? 평

• What does처마 mean? Eaves

• What is the Korean traditional heating system called? 온돌

• What is the principle behind the Ondol heating system? Hot smoke that comes from it passes under the floor, warming the room

• What is Korean traditional furnace called? 아궁이

• Compare the gates of Hanok with those of Western houses. What are the key differences? In Hanok architecture, the gate leads directly to the 마당 in front of the house, while in Western homes, the yard or courtyard is in front, and the entrance door is typically behind it

• What is Korean Traditional clothes? 한복

• What are the two main parts of a Hanbok called? 저고리 and 치마 for women, 저고리 and 바지 for men

• What is the top part of a Hanbok? 저고리

• When do Koreans usually wear Hanbok?

• How many claws does the dragon on the king’s and crown prince’s hyungbae (front chest ornament) have? 5 (King), 4(Prince)

• What is the long ribbon called that is tied around the waist of the Hanbok? 고름

• What word is used in Korea to describe people with a good socioeconomic background? 금수저

• What is the traditional Korean school, where children learned Confucian texts, called? 서당

• What does “개천에서 용난다” mean? Someone from a humble or modest background achieves great success.

• List characters of Korean education. 1. Private education(학원) 2. High parental involvement 3. Long study hours

• What is the acronym of SKY universities in Korea? Seoul National University, Korea University, and Yonsei University

• What does N포 세대 (N-po generation) mean? A generation giving up many things due to economic and social pressures.

• What is the term for the dream a mother has before giving birth, which is believed to predict the baby’s future or gender?태몽

• What does남녀칠세부동석 mean? Boys and girls shouldn’t sit together after the age of seven.

• What age is celebrated in the Korean 환갑(Hwangap)  party? 60

• List three reasons why people choose not to have children in Korea? Economic burden, career goals, and social changes

• Which South Korean conglomerate is known for its automotive, construction, and shipbuilding businesses, and was founded by Chung Ju-yung?

• In pansori, what is the term for the audience's supportive exclamations, such as '얼쑤' and '좋다'? 추임새

• What is the term for a master drummer or accompanist in pansori who plays the ‘북’ (drum) and supports the singer? 고수

• What is the name of traditional Korean vocal music performed by a singer (narrator) and a drummer? 판소리

• How many repertoires of pansori are still passed down? 5

• What is the term in Korean culture that refers to a deep feeling of sorrow, regret, and unresolved resentment, often rooted in historical or personal suffering?한

• What is the term in Korean culture that refers to a lively, enthusiastic spirit or joy, often expressed through music, dance, or social gatherings? 흥

• What is Korean traditional music called? 국악

• What instrument has 12 strings and produces a clear sound? 가야금

• What instrument has 2 strings and played with a bow to create various sounds? 해금

• What is the term for time signature in Korean traditional music?  장단

• What instrument is played vertically among Korean traditional woodwind instruments? 피리

• What instruments are used in Samulnori? 북, 장구, 징, 꽹과리

• What is the name of Korean sheet music? 정간보

• What do you call a person who can't carry a tune well? 음치

• What is the Korean music genre that originated from foxtrot? 트로트

• Who was the first to transcribe 'Arirang' on a five-line staff? Homer Hulbert

• What does ‘풍각쟁이’ mean? Entertainer 

• What does ‘반찬’ mean? Side dishes

• What do you call a person who is bad with machines? 기계치

• What do we call “calligraphy” in Korean?Which company makes Galaxy phones?삼성

• Where did the LG logo come from? 기와

• From which period is the tile (기와)?  Silla Dynasty

• Who is the current chairman of Samsung? 이재용

• What did Jang Geu-rae want to be originally in the drama Misaeng? Go player

• What is "GO game" in Korean? 바둑

• What do we call a Korean-style conglomerate? 재벌

• Discuss Korean-style chaebols and conglomerates.

• What does LG stand for? Lucky Goldstar

• What did LG group originally produce? 

• Translate the sentence.  Should I have my hair cut?   (저 머리 잘라야 할까요?) 

• Write about three aspects of Korean drinking culture.

• What is the Korean slang for an older person who is old-fashioned and has a bossy attitude?  꼰대

• What is a child's first birthday called in Korea? 돌

• These are Korean Key ingredients used in many Korean cuisines. Connect each word to the correct meaning. 

• 간장 a. soybean paste

• 된장 b. soy sauce

• 고추장 c. red pepper paste

• 고춧가루 d. pepper powder

• What is Kimbap? Korean Seaweed Rice Rolls

• Compare kimbap and sushi, a traditional Japanese dish.

• What is Korean traditional rice wine? 막걸리

• Compare the royal court 떡볶이 (tteokbokki) of the Joseon Dynasty with modern 떡볶이. 

• Connect each word to the correct meaning.

  • 겨울 ㄱ. fall

  • 여름 ㄴ. spring

  • 봄 ㄷ. summer

  • 겨울 ㄹ. winter

• What is Korean Thanksgiving called? 추석

• What foods are traditionally eaten during Korean Thanksgiving? 송편

• This is a sweet Korean dish of stir-fried glass noodles and vegetables. What is it? 잡채

• What is the traditional Korean practice of preparing and storing kimchi for the winter, typically involving the whole family in a community event? 김장

• What is 맛탕? Sweet fried potatoes

• What is 곶감? Dried persimmon

• What is the Korean college entrance exam called? 수능

• What is the name of a popular Korean drinking game? APT

• In Rosé and Bruno Mars's song, 'APT,' what is the word 'APT' short for? Apartment

• Compare the elementary, middle school, and high school education systems of the United States and South Korea. (USA: 5-3-4 VS. Korea: 6-3-3)

• What is the rainy season in Korea called, which occurs in the summer? 장마

• What does꽃샘추위mean? 

• Who is the famous Korean poet who wrote the well-known poem about the azalea flower (진달래꽃)?김소월

• What is the tallest mountain in Korea? 백두산

• What is the tallest mountain in South Korea? 한라산

• What is the national flower of South Korea? Rose of Sharon, 무궁화

• What is the name of the former official residence and executive office of the President of South Korea, which was replaced in 2022?청와대 (blue house)

• Which mountain is located behind the Blue House? 북악산

• What is the name of the lake on top of Mount Baekdu? 천지

• What is the traditional Korean bowing ceremony performed on New Year's Day called? 새배(Saebae)