by alex
Hangul, the Korean alphabet, is celebrated for its scientific design and ease of learning. Created in the 15th century by King Sejong the Great, Hangul has transformed the way Koreans read and write. This quiz will take you through fascinating facts and features of Hangul, from its unique characters to its historical significance. Get ready to test your knowledge and deepen your appreciation for this remarkable writing system!
Hangul Quiz Questions Overview
1. Who is credited with the creation of Hangul?
King Sejong the Great
King Gojong
King Taejo
King Yeongjo
2. In what year was Hangul officially created?
1443
1392
1592
1910
3. How many basic consonants are there in Hangul?
14
10
19
21
4. What is the name of the Korean alphabet?
Hangul
Hanja
Kanji
Katakana
5. Which of the following is a Hangul vowel?
ㅏ
ㄱ
ㅁ
ㅂ
6. How many jamo (letters) are there in Hangul?
24
26
28
30
7. Which Hangul character represents the sound ‘n’?
ㄴ
ㄱ
ㅅ
ㅈ
8. What is the purpose of Hangul’s creation according to historical records?
To promote literacy among common people
To replace Chinese characters
To create a secret code
To simplify government documents
9. What is the Hangul character for the sound ‘m’?
ㅁ
ㄹ
ㄷ
ㅍ
10. Which of the following is NOT a feature of Hangul?
It is a featural alphabet
It uses logograms
It has 14 basic consonants
It was created in the 15th century
