1.
Which writing system is used to write Korean?
1) Devanagari
2) Hiragana
3) Hanja
4) Hangeul
Explanation)
1) Devanagari = the alphabet used for Sanskrit, Hindi, and other Indian languages
2) Hiragana = a Japanese syllabary used primarily for native Japanese words and grammatical elements
3) Hanja = Chinese characters that were traditionally used in Korean writing
4) Hangeul = the Korean writing system created in 1443 by King Sejong the Great
2.
Which of the following is the correct way to say “Hi” in Korean?
1) 안냥하세요.
2) 안녕하세요.
3) 아녕하세요.
4) 안녕하새오.
3.
Which of the following is a traditional Korean way of greeting?
1) Putting your hands together
2) Bowing
3) Fighting
4) Fist bump
4.
What is the English title of this Korean drama?
1) Guys Over Flowers
2) Ajeossi Over Flowers
3) Oppa Over Flowers
4) Boys Over Flowers
5.
Which word completes the sentence “사과 하나 _____.(Give me one apple, please.)”?
1) 네
2) 미안해
3) 주세요
4) 먹어요
Explanation)
1) 네 = yes
2) 미안해 = I'm sorry
3) 주세요 = give me (something)
4) 먹어요 = eat
6.
What is the largest island in Korea?
1) Dokdo
2) Ulleungdo
3) Jejudo
4) Avocado
Explanation)
1) Dokdo = 0.188km²
2) Ulleungdo = 73.03km²
3) Jejudo = 1,846km²
4) Avocado = 🥑
7.
How do you say “I love you” in Korean?
1) 보고 싶어
2) 사랑해
3) 괜찮아
4) 고마워
Explanation)
1) 보고 싶어 = I miss you.
2) 사랑해 = I love you.
3) 괜찮아 = It's okay.
4) 고마워 = Thank you.
8.
How many members are in BTS?
1) 4명
2) 5명
3) 6명
4) 7명
Explanation)
There are 7 members in BTS. Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook.
9.
What is the name of this instant noodle?
1) Chapagetti
2) Jin Ramen
3) Buldak Ramen
4) Shin Ramyun
10.
What traditional food is commonly eaten on birthdays in Korea?
1) 불고기(Bulgogi)
2) 미역국(Seaweed soup)
3) 떡(Rice cake)
4) 김치(Kimchi)
Explanation)
Koreans traditionally eat seaweed soup called 미역국[mi-yeok-guk] on their birthdays as a meaningful way to honor their mothers and remember the day they were born. This tradition comes from the practice of new mothers eating seaweed soup after childbirth to recover and regain strength.
11.
What is the name of this food?
1) Samgyeopsal
2) Bibimbap
3) Ramyeon
4) Kimchi
Explanation)
1) Samgyeopsal = Grilled pork belly, usually eaten with lettuce and sauces
2) Bibimbap = Mixed rice with vegetables, meat, and spicy sauce
3) Ramyeon = Korean instant noodles in a hot, savory broth
4) Kimchi = Spicy fermented cabbage, a staple Korean side dish
12.
What is the name of this animal?
1) 호랑이
2) 사자
3) 강아지
4) 뱀
Explanation)
1) 호랑이 = tiger
2) 사자 = lion
3) 강아지 = dog, puppy
4) 뱀 = snake
13.
What does “잘 자요” mean?
1) Good job.
2) Good night.
3) Goodbye.
4) Good news.
Explanation)
1) Good job. = 잘했어요.
2) Good night. = 잘 자요.
3) Goodbye. = 잘 가요. / 잘 있어요.
4) Good luck. = 행운을 빌어요.
14.
When did the Korean War begin?
1) B.C.
2) 1592년
3) 1950년
4) 2002년
Explanation)
2) 1592년 = The Japanese invasion of Korea (Imjin War) began.
3) 1950년 = The Korean War broke out between North and South Korea.
4) 2002년 = South Korea co-hosted the FIFA World Cup with Japan.
15.
Which color is NOT found on the Korean flag?
1) Black
2) Green
3) Red
4) Blue
Explanation)
태극기[tae-geuk-gi] = The national flag of the Republic of Korea
16.
What does “집에 갈까요?” mean?
1) Shall we go home?
2) Let’s go home.
3) Did you go home?
4) Are you going home?
Explanation)
1) Shall we go home? = 집에 갈까요?
2) Let’s go home. = 집에 가요. / 집에 갑시다.
3) Did you go home? = 집에 갔어요?
4) Are you going home? = 집에 가요? / 집에 갈 거예요?
17.
Which of the following is NOT an actual convenience-store chain in Korea?
1) Olive Young
2) CU
3) 7-eleven
4) GS25
Explanation)
올리브영(Olive Young) = Korean health/beauty retailer
18.
How do you ask “What is your name?” in Korean?
1) 뭐 해요?
2) 이름이 뭐예요?
3) 전화번호 뭐예요?
4) 누구예요?
Explanation)
1) 뭐 해요? = What are you doing?
2) 이름이 뭐예요? = What is your name?
3) 전화번호 뭐예요? = What is your phone number?
4) 누구예요? = Who is it?
19.
What does “이거 매워요?” mean?
1) Is this spicy?
2) How much is this?
3) Are you learning this?
4) Is this delicious?
Explanation)
1) Is this spicy? = 이거 매워요?
2) How much is this? = 이거 얼마예요?
3) Did you learn this? = 이거 배웠어요?
4) Is this delicious? = 이거 맛있어요?
20.
What’s the answer to 25 + 3 - 9?
1) 십팔
2) 십구
3) 이십
4) 이십일
Explanation)
25 + 3 - 9 = 19
1) 십팔 = 18
2) 십구 = 19
3) 이십 = 20
4) 이십일 = 21
21.
What is the official line color of Seoul Subway Line 2?
1) Blue
2) Orange
3) Green
4) Red
22.
Which reply correctly answers “Where are you from?”
1) 저는 한국에 가요.
2) 한국 드라마는 재밌어요.
3) 저는 한국 음식을 좋아해요.
4) 저는 한국에서 왔어요.
Explanation)
1) 저는 한국에 가요. = I'm going to Korea.
2) 한국 드라마는 재밌어요. = Korean drama is fun.
3) 저는 한국 음식을 좋아해요. = I like Korean food.
4) 저는 한국에서 왔어요. = I'm from Korea.
23.
Which sentence has the correct word order for “I want to eat tteokbokki tomorrow”?
1) 저는 떡볶이 먹고 내일 싶어요.
2) 저는 내일 떡볶이 먹고 싶어요.
3) 저는 내일 먹고 떡볶이 싶어요.
4) 저는 내일 싶어요 떡볶이 먹고.
Explanation)
Korean follows a Subject-Object-Verb (SOV) order. Subject + (Time) + Object + Verb =
I(저는) + tomorrow(내일) + tteokbokki(떡볶이) + want to eat(먹고 싶어요)
24.
What is the name of this dish?
1) Budae-jjigae
2) Kimchi-jjigae
3) Sundubu-jjigae
4) Doenjang jjigae
Explanation)
1) Budae-jjigae = “Army stew” with sausage, spam, and ramyeon
2) Kimchi-jjigae = Spicy stew made with aged kimchi and pork or tuna
3) Sundubu-jjigae = Sundubu(soft tofu) stew with a spicy broth, often with seafood or meat
4) Doenjang jjigae = Soybean paste stew with tofu and veggies
25.
Which four-character idiom means “Killing two birds with one stone”?
1) 작심삼일
2) 일석이조
3) 백발백중
4) 다다익선
Explanation)
1) 작심삼일 (作心三日) = "A resolution lasts only three days."(Giving up quickly)
2) 일석이조 (一石二鳥) = "One stone, two birds."(Killing two birds with one stone)
3) 백발백중 (百發百中) = "100 shots, 100 hits."(Perfect accuracy or always succeeding)
4) 다다익선 (多多益善) = "The more, the better.”(Quantity is a good thing)
