Chapter 1: The History Of Hangeul Flashcards
1
Q
What does 한글 translate to in English?
A
Great script
2
Q
What is 한자?
A
Korean words based on Chinese characters
3
Q
Who created Hangeul?
A
King Sejong the Great
4
Q
When was Hangeul created?
A
During the Joseon Dynasty
5
Q
When is 한글날 (Hangeul Day)?
A
October 9th
6
Q
Why was Hangeul created?
A
To increase the literacy rate amongst commoners
7
Q
When was Hangeul and spoken Korean banned in Korea?
A
During the Japanese colonial period
8
Q
When did Korea begin to exclusively use Hangeul in published works and daily life?
A
Starting from the end of the Japanese colonial period up until now
