- 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) Halla Mountain
C) Seongsan Ilchulbong
D) Hyeopjae Beach
- 2. What is the main language spoken in Jeju Island?
A) Korean
B) English
C) Mandarin
D) Japanese
- 3. Which month is the Jeju Cherry Blossom Festival usually held?
A) October
B) April
C) July
D) December
- 4. Jeju Island is located off the southern coast of which country?
A) China
B) Vietnam
C) Japan
D) South Korea
- 5. What is the traditional Jeju Island women's garment called?
A) Kilt
B) Sari
C) Kimono
D) Jeogori
- 6. What is the capital city of Jeju Island?
A) Daegu
B) Jeju City
C) Busan
D) Seoul
- 7. What is the Jeju Island specialty citrus fruit known as?
A) Omija
B) Yuja
C) Akebia
D) Hallabong
- 8. Which month is the Jeju Fire Festival held?
A) June
B) October
C) December
D) March
- 9. What are the women divers in Jeju Island known as?
A) Haenyeo
B) Cowboys
C) Gladiators
D) Samurai
- 10. Which mountain is the highest peak on Jeju Island?
A) Songaksan
B) Seongsan Ilchulbong
C) Sanbangsan
D) Hallasan
- 11. What type of volcanic rock is found in abundance in Jeju Island?
A) Granite
B) Basalt
C) Sandstone
D) Marble
- 12. What is the currency used in Jeju Island?
A) Yen
B) South Korean Won
C) Ruble
D) Euro
- 13. Which sea is located to the south of Jeju Island?
A) East China Sea
B) Yellow Sea
C) Sea of Japan
D) Bohai Sea
- 14. Jeju Island is often referred to as the 'Island of' what?
A) Harmony
B) Adventure
C) Peace
D) Mystery
- 15. What is the highest point of Halla Mountain called?
A) Baengnokdam
B) Uluru
C) Everest
D) Denali
- 16. How much area does Jeju Island cover?
A) 500 km²
B) 3,000 km²
C) 1,833.2 km²
D) 707.8 sq mi
- 17. What percentage of South Korea's total area is covered by Jeju Island?
A) 10%
B) 1.83%
C) 3%
D) 5%
- 18. How far south of the Korean Peninsula is Jeju Island?
A) 100 km
B) 50 km
C) 82.8 km
D) 150 km
- 19. Since when has Jeju been populated by modern humans?
A) Middle Ages
B) Bronze Age
C) Iron Age
D) Early Neolithic period
- 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) Circular
B) Triangular
C) Rectangular
D) Oval
- 22. What are the dimensions of Jeju Island from east to west and north to south?
A) 50 km by 20 km
B) 90 km by 40 km
C) 73 km by 31 km
D) 100 km by 50 km
- 23. What is located at the northern end of Jeju Island?
A) Seongsan Ilchulbong
B) Suwol Peak
C) Songak Mountain
D) Gimnyeong Beach
- 24. What is located at the western end of Jeju Island?
A) Seongsan Ilchulbong
B) Suwol Peak
C) Gimnyeong Beach
D) Songak Mountain
- 25. What is located at the eastern end of Jeju Island?
A) Gimnyeong Beach
B) Songak Mountain
C) Suwol Peak
D) Seongsan Ilchulbong
- 26. How old is the volcanic formation of Jeju Island?
A) 100,000 years ago
B) 500,000 years ago
C) 1 billion years ago
D) Approximately 2 million years ago
- 27. What type of climate does Jeju Island have?
A) Arid
B) Subtropical
C) Continental
D) Temperate
- 28. What is the economic significance of Jeju Island?
A) Fishing industry
B) Mining
C) Manufacturing
D) Tourism and related economic activity
- 29. What was one historical name for Jeju Island meaning 'Island of Three Abundances'?
A) Taekseungnido (택승니도)
B) Junweonhado (준원하도)
C) Sammudo (삼무도)
D) Samdado (삼다도)
- 30. What was the name given to Jeju Island by Portuguese explorers?
A) Tammora
B) Ilha de Ladrones
C) Fungma island
D) Quelpart
- 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) Portuguese language
D) Korean language
- 32. What was the Japanese name for Jeju Island during their occupation?
A) Junweonhado
B) Saishū
C) Tammora
D) Quelpart
- 33. Which of these species is a stink bug found on Jeju-do?
A) Okeanos quelpartensis
B) Nesticella quelpartensis
C) Bekkochlamys quelpartensis
D) Plectotropis quelpartensis
- 34. Which species listed is a spider endemic to Jeju Island?
A) Atypus quelpartensis
B) Cosmetura jejuensis
C) Camponotus jejuensis
D) Martensia jejuensis
- 35. Which of these is a beetle found on Jeju-do?
A) Stegasta jejuensis
B) Lycoris chejuensis
C) Huperzia jejuensis
D) Homoeocarabus maeander quelpartensis
- 36. Which species is a moth native to Jeju Island?
A) Chondria chejuensis
B) Stegasta jejuensis
C) Martensia jejuensis
D) Camponotus jejuensis
- 37. Which of these is an ant species found on Jeju-do?
A) Martensia jejuensis
B) Apodemus chejuensis
C) Camponotus jejuensis
D) Cosmetura jejuensis
- 38. Which grasshopper is native to Jeju Island?
A) Martensia jejuensis
B) Cosmetura jejuensis
C) Apodemus chejuensis
D) Camponotus jejuensis
- 39. Which algae species is found on Jeju Island?
A) Cosmetura jejuensis
B) Lycoris chejuensis
C) Martensia jejuensis
D) Camponotus jejuensis
- 40. Which lycopodium species is native to Jeju Island?
A) Martensia jejuensis
B) Cosmetura jejuensis
C) Huperzia jejuensis
D) Apodemus chejuensis
- 41. Which lily species is found on Jeju Island?
A) Martensia jejuensis
B) Cosmetura jejuensis
C) Lycoris chejuensis
D) Chondria chejuensis
- 42. Which mouse species is native to Jeju Island?
A) Apodemus chejuensis
B) Martensia jejuensis
C) Lycoris 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) Joseon dynasty
B) Silla dynasty
C) Goryeo dynasty
D) Yuan dynasty
- 45. In which year was Taejong of Joseon's control established over Jeju Island?
A) 1948 AD
B) 1330
C) 1404
D) 938 AD
- 46. How many people were estimated to have been killed during the Jeju uprising?
A) 80,000 to 100,000
B) Around 30,000
C) 14,373
D) 50,000
- 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 ended its status as a kingdom.
D) He ruled it as a vassal state.
- 48. When did the South Korean government admit that the Jeju uprising had occurred?
A) Mid-1990s
B) 1984
C) 1948
D) 2003
- 49. What is the approximate number of oreum found on Jeju Island?
A) 100
B) 360
C) 200
D) 500
- 50. Which epoch did the volcanic activity that formed Jeju Island occur in?
A) Eocene
B) Miocene
C) Pleistocene
D) Holocene
- 51. What percentage of Jeju Island is covered by gotjawal forests?
A) 12%
B) 30%
C) 5%
D) 25%
- 52. Which area of Jeju Island has the lowest annual average precipitation?
A) Gosan-ri
B) Jeju City
C) Seogwipo
D) Seongsan-eup
- 53. What is unique about Seogwipo's January temperatures compared to mainland Korea?
A) Downtown Seogwipo has the highest average temperature in January.
B) It experiences the coldest January on the island.
C) It is unaffected by seasonal winds.
D) Its January temperatures are similar to Gosan-ri.
- 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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