- 1. Located off the southern coast of South Korea, Jeju Island is a picturesque paradise known for its stunning natural landscapes, beautiful beaches, and unique volcanic terrain. The island is home to several UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including Hallasan National Park, where visitors can hike to the summit of Mount Halla, South Korea's highest peak. Jeju is also famous for its vibrant culture, delicious cuisine, and traditional haenyeo (female divers) who collect seafood from the ocean. Whether you want to relax on sandy shores, explore lava tube caves, or soak in natural hot springs, Jeju Island offers a diverse range of experiences for travelers seeking adventure and relaxation.
What is the largest mountain in Jeju Island?
A) Manjanggul Cave
B) Seongsan Ilchulbong
C) Halla Mountain
D) Hyeopjae Beach
- 2. What is the main language spoken in Jeju Island?
A) English
B) Korean
C) Mandarin
D) Japanese
- 3. Which month is the Jeju Cherry Blossom Festival usually held?
A) July
B) April
C) October
D) December
- 4. Jeju Island is located off the southern coast of which country?
A) Japan
B) China
C) Vietnam
D) South Korea
- 5. What is the traditional Jeju Island women's garment called?
A) Jeogori
B) Kimono
C) Kilt
D) Sari
- 6. What is the capital city of Jeju Island?
A) Busan
B) Seoul
C) Daegu
D) Jeju City
- 7. What is the Jeju Island specialty citrus fruit known as?
A) Akebia
B) Omija
C) Yuja
D) Hallabong
- 8. Which month is the Jeju Fire Festival held?
A) March
B) December
C) October
D) June
- 9. What are the women divers in Jeju Island known as?
A) Haenyeo
B) Gladiators
C) Samurai
D) Cowboys
- 10. Which mountain is the highest peak on Jeju Island?
A) Songaksan
B) Hallasan
C) Seongsan Ilchulbong
D) Sanbangsan
- 11. What type of volcanic rock is found in abundance in Jeju Island?
A) Sandstone
B) Granite
C) Basalt
D) Marble
- 12. What is the currency used in Jeju Island?
A) Ruble
B) South Korean Won
C) Euro
D) Yen
- 13. Which sea is located to the south of Jeju Island?
A) Sea of Japan
B) Bohai Sea
C) East China Sea
D) Yellow Sea
- 14. Jeju Island is often referred to as the 'Island of' what?
A) Harmony
B) Peace
C) Adventure
D) Mystery
- 15. What is the highest point of Halla Mountain called?
A) Uluru
B) Baengnokdam
C) Denali
D) Everest
- 16. How much area does Jeju Island cover?
A) 1,833.2 km²
B) 3,000 km²
C) 500 km²
D) 707.8 sq mi
- 17. What percentage of South Korea's total area is covered by Jeju Island?
A) 1.83%
B) 5%
C) 3%
D) 10%
- 18. How far south of the Korean Peninsula is Jeju Island?
A) 100 km
B) 150 km
C) 50 km
D) 82.8 km
- 19. Since when has Jeju been populated by modern humans?
A) Bronze Age
B) Middle Ages
C) Early Neolithic period
D) Iron Age
- 20. What is the status of the Jeju language according to UNESCO?
A) Safe
B) Critically endangered
C) Extinct
D) Vulnerable
- 21. What is the shape of Jeju Island?
A) Triangular
B) Oval
C) Circular
D) Rectangular
- 22. What are the dimensions of Jeju Island from east to west and north to south?
A) 90 km by 40 km
B) 73 km by 31 km
C) 100 km by 50 km
D) 50 km by 20 km
- 23. What is located at the northern end of Jeju Island?
A) Songak Mountain
B) Suwol Peak
C) Gimnyeong Beach
D) Seongsan Ilchulbong
- 24. What is located at the western end of Jeju Island?
A) Seongsan Ilchulbong
B) Gimnyeong Beach
C) Suwol Peak
D) Songak Mountain
- 25. What is located at the eastern end of Jeju Island?
A) Seongsan Ilchulbong
B) Gimnyeong Beach
C) Songak Mountain
D) Suwol Peak
- 26. How old is the volcanic formation of Jeju Island?
A) Approximately 2 million years ago
B) 500,000 years ago
C) 100,000 years ago
D) 1 billion years ago
- 27. What type of climate does Jeju Island have?
A) Temperate
B) Arid
C) Subtropical
D) Continental
- 28. What is the economic significance of Jeju Island?
A) Mining
B) Tourism and related economic activity
C) Fishing industry
D) Manufacturing
- 29. What was one historical name for Jeju Island meaning 'Island of Three Abundances'?
A) Samdado (삼다도)
B) Sammudo (삼무도)
C) Taekseungnido (택승니도)
D) Junweonhado (준원하도)
- 30. What was the name given to Jeju Island by Portuguese explorers?
A) Quelpart
B) Ilha de Ladrones
C) Tammora
D) Fungma island
- 31. What is the origin of the name 'Quelpart' for Jeju Island?
A) Japanese language
B) French language, possibly from a Dutch ship or visual similarity to ships
C) Korean language
D) Portuguese language
- 32. What was the Japanese name for Jeju Island during their occupation?
A) Tammora
B) Junweonhado
C) Quelpart
D) Saishū
- 33. Which of these species is a stink bug found on Jeju-do?
A) Okeanos quelpartensis
B) Bekkochlamys quelpartensis
C) Plectotropis quelpartensis
D) Nesticella quelpartensis
- 34. Which species listed is a spider endemic to Jeju Island?
A) Atypus quelpartensis
B) Cosmetura jejuensis
C) Martensia jejuensis
D) Camponotus jejuensis
- 35. Which of these is a beetle found on Jeju-do?
A) Stegasta jejuensis
B) Huperzia jejuensis
C) Lycoris chejuensis
D) Homoeocarabus maeander quelpartensis
- 36. Which species is a moth native to Jeju Island?
A) Stegasta jejuensis
B) Camponotus jejuensis
C) Chondria chejuensis
D) Martensia jejuensis
- 37. Which of these is an ant species found on Jeju-do?
A) Cosmetura jejuensis
B) Apodemus chejuensis
C) Martensia jejuensis
D) Camponotus jejuensis
- 38. Which grasshopper is native to Jeju Island?
A) Martensia jejuensis
B) Camponotus jejuensis
C) Cosmetura jejuensis
D) Apodemus chejuensis
- 39. Which algae species is found on Jeju Island?
A) Martensia jejuensis
B) Cosmetura jejuensis
C) Camponotus jejuensis
D) Lycoris chejuensis
- 40. Which lycopodium species is native to Jeju Island?
A) Cosmetura jejuensis
B) Martensia jejuensis
C) Apodemus chejuensis
D) Huperzia jejuensis
- 41. Which lily species is found on Jeju Island?
A) Martensia jejuensis
B) Cosmetura jejuensis
C) Chondria chejuensis
D) Lycoris chejuensis
- 42. Which mouse species is native to Jeju Island?
A) Lycoris chejuensis
B) Martensia jejuensis
C) Apodemus chejuensis
D) Chondria chejuensis
- 43. Until which year was Jeju an independent kingdom called Tamna?
A) 1948 AD
B) 1330 AD
C) 1404 AD
D) 938 AD
- 44. Under whose rule did Jeju Island become a vassal state of Korea?
A) Goryeo dynasty
B) Yuan dynasty
C) Silla dynasty
D) Joseon dynasty
- 45. In which year was Taejong of Joseon's control established over Jeju Island?
A) 938 AD
B) 1948 AD
C) 1330
D) 1404
- 46. How many people were estimated to have been killed during the Jeju uprising?
A) Around 30,000
B) 14,373
C) 50,000
D) 80,000 to 100,000
- 47. What was Toghon Temür's fate in relation to Jeju Island?
A) He launched an uprising against the government.
B) He was sent into exile on the island.
C) He ruled it as a vassal state.
D) He ended its status as a kingdom.
- 48. When did the South Korean government admit that the Jeju uprising had occurred?
A) 2003
B) 1984
C) 1948
D) Mid-1990s
- 49. What is the approximate number of oreum found on Jeju Island?
A) 100
B) 500
C) 360
D) 200
- 50. Which epoch did the volcanic activity that formed Jeju Island occur in?
A) Pleistocene
B) Holocene
C) Miocene
D) Eocene
- 51. What percentage of Jeju Island is covered by gotjawal forests?
A) 25%
B) 12%
C) 5%
D) 30%
- 52. Which area of Jeju Island has the lowest annual average precipitation?
A) Gosan-ri
B) Seogwipo
C) Seongsan-eup
D) Jeju City
- 53. What is unique about Seogwipo's January temperatures compared to mainland Korea?
A) Its January temperatures are similar to Gosan-ri.
B) Downtown Seogwipo has the highest average temperature in January.
C) It experiences the coldest January on the island.
D) It is unaffected by seasonal winds.
- 54. Which side of Jeju Island is directly affected by both the East Asian monsoon and the Tsushima Current?
A) Chuja Islands
B) Seongsan-eup (southeastern side)
C) Jeju City
D) Gosan-ri
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