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