1. Korea and its Traditions
Section 3
Korea and its Traditions

2. Jigsaw
Korean Geography
Silla Dynasty
Koryo Dynasty
Choson Dynasty

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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!!!

6. 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

7. Korean Turtle Ships
Developed by Korean navy to fight off Japanese