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Korea Facts
Korea Facts
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Language - Korean
Undergraduate 4
10/14/2010

Additional Language - Korean Flashcards

 


 

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Term
Korean peninsula surrounded by what?
Definition
East China Sea, Sea of Japan, and Yellow Sea.
Term
What rivers provide adequate water supply for agricultural lands.
Definition
Han and Kum
Term
North Korea is the _____ people of Korea?
Definition
Democratic
Term
South Korea is the _____ people of Korea?
Definition
Republic
Term
Rice cultivation was around _____?
Definition
2000 BC
Term
Agriculture and fishing techniques were perfected in _____?
Definition
300-400 AD
Term
Grains and beans were produced in ____?
Definition
South Korea
Term
What is served to people recovering from illnesses?
Definition
Porridge (Jook) is served to people recovering from illnesses
Term
Information on Jook?
Definition
This technique has been done for centuries. Known for its restorative qualities, considered a delicacy, a breakfast food , and an afternoon snack
Term
1 south Korean won= ?
Definition
0.0009 US dollars
Term
Education: Starts at what ages?
Kindergarten:
Elementary is grades:
Middle School grades:
High School grades:
College is usually only how many years?
School starts when?
Definition
Education: Starts at what ages?
Kindergarten: 6 and 7 years
Elementary is grades: 1-6
Middle School grades:7-9
High School grades: 10-12
College is usually only how many years? 3 years
School starts when? Usually in the spring and ends in winter!
Term
What are two main core foods?
Definition
Rice and Vegetables!
Term
Two main Secondary foods?
Definition
Seafood and chicken!
Term
How many meals do they eat a day?
Definition
They eat about three meals a day!
Term
What is the main meal?
Definition
The main meal is rice with Kim Chi (fertilized cabbage)
Term
How many snacks in one day?
Definition
One to two snacks per day.
Term
Snacks consist of?
Definition
Crackers, Ice cream, some fruits, and vegetables
Term
Main drinks?
Definition
Tea, soymilk, and Water
Term
Who does the shopping and cooking?
Definition
The mother
Term
Manners?
Rice-
Food arrangement-
Who eats frist?
Definition
Manners?
Rice- eaten with a spoon, chopsticks considered ill mannered.
Food arrangement- Eat together with the family
Who eats frist? The dad or elders serve themselves first
Term
When is meat eaten?
Definition
Is usually eaten on important holidays!
Term
What are some nutrition problems?
Definition
Lack protein, vitamin A and iron
Term
Diets low in what?
Definition
Fat and sugar
Term
Diet can lead to?
Definition
Respiratory infections, intestinal infections, and anemia.
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