Summary of Captivating History's History of Korea - E-book - ePub

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 The first people to live in Korea lived off of salmon, elk, and hake, as well as rice and wheat raised on farms. They were lactose intolerant, so they didn't milk any of the animals they hunted. #2 The Mumun period in Korea was from 850 to 300 BCE, and it was during this time that the Korean states of China were at war until the Qin Dynasty took over.
The Chinese migrants brought their hostilities with them to Korea, and some of the settlements were burned and subsequently abandoned. #3 The Korean houses were very cold in the morning, since they were lit only in the evening. The houses were very sophisticated for a primitive culture, since they were built with a heating system called ondol. #4 The legend of Hwanung and Ungnyeo, which dates back to 7th century China, tells the story of a god who wanted to live on earth.
He was the son of the Lord of Heaven, Hwanin. Hwanung was granted the assistance of the spirits of the Rain, Wind, and Clouds in his quest to find land on earth, and he descended on Paektu Mountain with his followers.