- 1. When was the Korean alphabet, Hangeul, invented?
A) 1600
B) 1443
C) 1888
D) 1392
- 2. Who is credited with creating the Hangeul alphabet?
A) Kim Saeng
B) King Sejong
C) Empress Myeongseong
D) Yi I
- 3. How many basic letters are there in the Hangeul alphabet?
A) 28
B) 20
C) 32
D) 24
- 4. Hangeul is known for being a(n) _____ alphabet.
A) Phonetic
B) Pictographic
C) Logographic
D) Syllabic
- 5. What was the original name of the Hangeul alphabet?
A) Baekdamgul
B) Joseonjaseo
C) Gungcheongmul
D) Hunminjeongeum
- 6. What is the official language of South Korea that uses Hangeul?
A) Mandarin
B) Korean
C) Vietnamese
D) Japanese
- 7. Before the invention of Hangeul, what writing system was commonly used in Korea?
A) Chinese characters
B) Cyrillic alphabet
C) Arabic script
D) Devanagari script
- 8. Which of the following countries also has a writing system influenced by Hangeul?
A) Vietnam
B) India
C) Turkey
D) Mexico
- 9. What is one advantage of using Hangeul over Chinese characters for writing Korean?
A) It is easier and quicker to learn
B) It takes up less space on paper
C) It is better for formal occasions
D) It is considered more artistic
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