Korea and its Traditions Section 3 Korea and its Traditions
Jigsaw Korean Geography Silla Dynasty Koryo Dynasty Choson Dynasty
Korean Geography Mts. cover 70% of Korean Peninsula > largest > T’aebaek Mts. Most people live along the coast (major farming region) South Korea > one of the largest fishing industries China > gave cultural & technological influence Korea > cultural bridge linking China & Japan
Silla Dynasty Very advanced in Arts, Medicine, Astronomy, Metal Casting, Sculpture, & Textile Manufacturing Trade with China allowed for great influence Buddhism is introduced becomes dominant religion Set up Confucian academy and civil service exam Social Issues Conflict between peasants & aristocracy led to the overthrow of the dynasty
Koryo Dynasty Where the name Korea is derived from Confucianism & Buddhism were very influential Woodblock printing from China Produced flood of Buddhist texts Later created moveable type More books produced Porcelain making from China Produced their own > celadon Blue Green Glaze Mongols invaded & overran Korea Lost the art of making celadon Darn Mongolians!!!
Choson Dynasty Mongol rule collapsed > Chosen Dynasty est. Last & longest lived dynasty Reduced Buddhist influence Set up govt. based on Confucian principles King Sejong most celebrated ruler Develops hangul > phonetic alphabet > leads to high literacy rate Japanese use Korea as gateway to attack China 1590s When they leave they steal Korean artisans to introduce skills to Japan
Korean Turtle Ships Developed by Korean navy to fight off Japanese