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= Research Summary - Jan Hughes =

__ ** 1. Climate & Geography ** __ (Section A)
__**2. Art, Literature and Music**__ (Section B) -While much of Buddhism was lost over Confucianism, Budhist art remained ****Yun Duseo Kim Hong-do Shin Yun-Bok -Calligraphy was used for literature -Hanguel alphabet was introduced by King Sejong in 1443 -This alphabet is still used today in Korea
 * Located in Central Korea
 * Longitude and Latitude = 37º00´ N and 127º30´ E
 * Temperate climate, four seasons
 * Winters are long, cold, and dry
 * Summers are short, hot, and humid
 * Spring and Autumn are shorter than other seasons
 * Common rainfall helps sustain its agriculture
 * Rain usually falls over 100 cm per year
 * June and September are especially rainy, with about two-thirds of yearly rain in the two months.
 * 1) -Paintings became more popular, artists from Joseon include
 * Jeong Seon (left)
 * Jang Seung-eop (named Owon in his time) (Top-right)

-Japan invaded several times from 1592 - 1598 -Sino-Japanese War ends the Joseon Dynasty
 * __3. Events __**(Section A)
 * -Late 14th century, Goryeo Dynasty starts to fall apart **
 * -Goryeo Court splits into two sections, with leaders General Yi and General Choe [[image:Korea-arms2.gif width="210" height="210" align="right" caption="Royal Emblem of Joseon"]]**
 * -General Yi overthrows King U **
 * -General Yi (Taejo Yi Seonggye) creates the Joseon dynasty **
 * -Founded in 1392 **
 * -Sons of King Taeyo attempted to kill each other for the throne **

__**4. Agriculture / Economy**__ (Section B) __**5. Science and Mathematical Contributions**__ (Section B) **__6. Transportation & Weaponry__** (Section B) __**3. Leaders**__ (Section A) Go Back
 * -Crops harvested, mostly rice
 * -Major exports of Goryeo included:
 * Jewelries
 * Ginseng
 * Silk
 * Porcelain (However, these were swapped with white Baekja due to Confucianism)
 * Trade became less popular to promote agriculture
 * Silver was a very important element, as it was used at Chinese currency
 * Due to confucianism, trade became limited, China requested more exports (especially of silver)
 * Minerals produced include:
 * Coal
 * Tungsten
 * Lead
 * Graphite
 * King Sejong the Great's rule led to many scientific achievements
 * He had a policy that allowed low-status people to work for the government
 * Jang Yeong-sil one of the most famous Korean inventors to date was now allowed to share his ideas
 * Jang built machines at a very young age
 * Some of his inventions included:
 * Automated water clock (self striking)
 * Jagyeokru, which told time through visuals
 * Astronomical devices
 * Sight glass (the glass over most meters today)
 * Udometer
 * Sundial (Right)
 * Astronomy peaked during Joseon, with new inventions that could map out the planets and stars in a celestial globe
 * Kingnido is a very famous world map created in 1402 by Kim Sa-hyeong, Yi Mu and Yi Hoe
 * The first bullet-proof vest was invented in the Joseon Dynasty, called Myonje baegab, made of 30 folds of cotton
 * Today this is used in every country around the world
 * Hangeul, the Korean alphabet, was first introduced in the Joseon dynasty by King Taejo
 * Weapons included:
 * Chongtongs- large cannon-like devices that shot large thick arrows almost missile-shaped
 * Beeguekjinchoenroe- heavy balls of steel thrown out of large cups
 * The traditional spear was being experimented with, trying new types of spear tips and bodies
 * Transportation was very water-based:
 * Dragon boats very popular
 * Turtle boat was a specific boat that had an iron roof over the main chamber, hence the name
 * This boat was a very heplful lesson for boats today, good for defense in war and invasions, etc
 * < # ||< King Name ||< Years Active ||
 * < 1 ||< Taejo ||< 1392-1398 ||
 * < 2 ||< Jeongjong ||< 1398-1400 ||
 * < 3 ||< Taejong ||< 1400-1418 ||
 * < 4 ||< Sejong the Great ||< 1418-1450 ||
 * < 5 ||< Munjong ||< 1450-1452 ||
 * < 6 ||< Danjong ||< 1452-1455 ||
 * < 7 ||< Sejo ||< 1455-1468 ||
 * < 8 ||< Yejong ||< 1468-1469 ||
 * < 9 ||< Seonjong ||< 1469-1494 ||
 * < 10 ||< Yeonsangun ||< 1494-1506 ||
 * < 11 ||< Jungjong ||< 1506-1544 ||
 * < 12 ||< Injong ||< 1544-1545 ||
 * < 13 ||< Myeongjong ||< 1545-1567 ||
 * < 14 ||< Seonjo ||< 1567-1608 ||
 * < 15 ||< Gwanghaegun ||< 1608-1623 ||
 * < 16 ||< Injo ||< 1623-1649 ||
 * < 17 ||< Hyojong ||< 1649-1659 ||
 * < 18 ||< Hyeonjong ||< 1659-1674 ||
 * < 19 ||< Sukjong ||< 1674-1720 ||
 * < 20 ||< Gyeongjong ||< 1720-1724 ||
 * < 21 ||< Yeongjo ||< 1724-1776 ||
 * < 22 ||< Joengjo ||< 1776-1800 ||
 * < 23 ||< Sunjo ||< 1800-1834 ||
 * < 24 ||< Heonjong ||< 1834-1849 ||
 * < 25 ||< Cheoljong ||< 1849-1863 ||
 * < 26 ||< Gojong ||< 1863-1907 ||
 * < 27 ||< Sunjong ||< 1907-1910 || ||
 * < 27 ||< Sunjong ||< 1907-1910 || ||