Korea
eBook, English, 2005
Benchmark Books/Marshall Cavendish, New York, 2005
Juvenile works
Ages 10+. Grades 4-6.
1 online resource (pages cm).
1035907350
Geography: topography; rivers and crater lakes; coastline and islands; climate; flora; fauna; cities
History: ancient history; the three kingdoms; unified Silla period; Koryo dynasty; Yi dynasty; the Imjin War; Japanese rule; a divided Korea; the Korean War
Government: the constitution; government; armed forces; political parties
Economy: industries in South Korea; industries in North Korea; agriculture, fishing, and forestry; transportation; the Korean worker
Environment: preserving a natural landscape; preservation of a common border; automobiles and air pollution; recycling for zero waste
Koreans: social system; contemporary social classes; dress
Lifestyle: Confucianism; families and clans; devotion to parents; friendship; role of women; male-female relationships; kibun; nunchi; interactions with strangers; education; housing; life cycle
Religion: Shamanism; Buddhism; Taoism; Christianity; new religions
Language: hangul; vocabulary; structure; names; titles; honorifics; nonverbal communication
Arts: music; dance; literature painting; sculpture; crafts
Leisure: sports; traditional pastimes and games
Festivals: New Year; Tae-bo-rum; Cherry Blossom Festival; Buddha's Birthday; Children's Day; Tan-o Day; Chusok; Christmas
Food: kimchi; table manners; typical meals; entertaining guests; drinking customs
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