Koryo culture Flashcards
1
Q
where does the name korea come from
A
Koryo
2
Q
what happened under Koryo
A
Buddhism and Confucianism were powerful forces. civil services examinations and officials jobs were opened to all Koreans. Koreans used the Chinese alphabet. eventually established their own system of writing Hangul. Koreans even developed their own secret technique of making celadon a blue-green glaze or coating for a porcelain
3
Q
what did the mongol invaders destroy
A
parts of cities, town sin Korea including celado factories. koreans fought for-more than 25 years eventually made peace with mongols.
4
Q
what did the lack of taxes do to Koryo
A
weakened dynasty