Korean Kulture

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. How do you say 'hello' in Korean? Gomapseumnida Bang Eodi Annyeong haseyo

2. You are out to dinner with your co-workers and boss. As you are eating some delicious fish you realize that the bite you just took contains quite a few bones. To be polite you should do which of the following? Use your napkin to remove them from your mouth Use your chopsticks to pick them out of your mouth Swallow them and hope for the best Spit them out on the table

3. Which of the following would most likely happen at a typical Korean meal? Everyone sings a song of thanks to the hostess 'Double dipping' Drinking lots of water Eating off of your knife

4. Most Koreans get around by bicycle. True False

5. What will happen to you if a policeman sees you spitting on the street in Korea? You must pay a 5,000 won fine You must clean it up and make a verbal public apology before you can move on You must clean it up and then serve 5 hours of community service Nothing

6. What is the main religion of Korea? Shamanism Buddhism Christianity Shintoism

7. What is the polite thing to do if you MUST cough in public? Drop your head to your shoulder and cough because it is considered uncleanly to cough into your hands Cover your mouth with both hands and cough Nothing; open your mouth and just cough away Cover your mouth with one hand and your eyes with other and cough

8. In Korea, if you see what looks like a swastika on a building, it is probably what kind of place? Korean Klu Klux Klan meeting hall Memorial honoring Korean veterans who fought the Nazis in WWII. Fireworks wholesaler Buddhist temple

9. Which of the following is socially acceptable behavior in Korea? Push your way to the front on the line Fill your mouth as full as possible with food Smack your lips loudly when eating All are socially acceptable behavior

10. What should you say and do if you bump into someone? (I have given you the English translation.) Make a 'Beep, Beep' sound as you push by Say 'excuse me' in a sincere tone of voice You don't have to say anything, bumping isn't considered rude Say 'Sorry, sorry, sorry' while bowing your head a bit.

11. Which of the following is unacceptable behavior? Blowing your nose at the table Asking someone how old they are Getting drunk at a company function Eating dog meat

12. As in most Asian countries, rice is an important part of the Korean diet. How often do most Korean people eat rice? Only on the weekends because it takes so long to cook 1-2 times a week Every day 3-5 times a week

13. Many countries have 'nicknames' that we recognize. For example, Japan is called 'The Land of the Rising Sun'. Which of the following is Korea's nickname? 'The Land of the Shining Moon' 'The Land of the Morning Calm' 'The Jewel of the Pacific' 'The Land That Time Forgot'

14. What is kimchi? Peas and carrots Spicy fish Fermented vegetables Soy bean paste

15. Because of their close cultural ties, Korea and Japan have a friendly relationship that benefits both countries in the world market. True False