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QuizMultiple Choice

Early Japanese and Korean Civilizations

Question 10 • World History_A_IC

What was Wang Kon’s greatest achievement?

Answer
A
conquering Korea for China
B
unifying Korea under the Koryu dynasty
C
creating a system of moveable type
D
promoting the ideals of Shintoism

Explanation

Wang Kon, also known as Wang Geon, founded the Koryŏ dynasty in 918 and brought the Korean kingdoms together under its rule. His greatest achievement was therefore unifying Korea under the Koryŏ dynasty. Moveable type was developed later, and Shintoism is a Japanese religious tradition.

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