Korean Kulture

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

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

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 chopsticks to pick them out of your mouth Use your napkin to remove them from your mouth Spit them out on the table Swallow them and hope for the best

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 clean it up and make a verbal public apology before you can move on You must pay a 5,000 won fine Nothing You must clean it up and then serve 5 hours of community service

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

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

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

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

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

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? 1-2 times a week Every day 3-5 times a week Only on the weekends because it takes so long to cook

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 That Time Forgot' 'The Jewel of the Pacific' 'The Land of the Morning Calm'

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