HISTORY
CIVILIZATIONS OF ASIA
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Close to China, Korea has received many influences from its giant neighbor
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Close to the sea, Koreans have conquered many pacific islands and widely spread their culture
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -How did the geography of Korea affect its early settlement? The geography of Korea affected its early settlement because the Korean peninsula was located between China and Japan which meant people settled there from both areas.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Korean kingdoms were influenced by Chinese trade goods and culture. Korean writing systems (4th century a.d.), architecture, political systems, religions, and even musical instruments came from China. Koreans adapted these Chinese things and made them their own.
Detailed explanation-3: -Throughout its history, Korea has been greatly influenced by Chinese culture, borrowing the written language, arts, religions, and models of government administration from China, and, in the process, transforming these borrowed traditions into distinctly Korean forms.
Detailed explanation-4: -How has Korea’s geography influenced the way of life of its people? Mountains are almost 70%, makes farming difficult, so many live along the western coastal plains (farming region) 5, 400 coastline w/harbors-> Koreans depend on seafood & large fishing industry.
Detailed explanation-5: -Korea is greatly influenced by the Chinese and Japanese cultures. This influence can be seen by Confucianism, which established many traditions that can be seen in modern Korea today. These traditions include the ethical code of conduct in social life and showing respect to the elders and family.