1. Describe how the Koreans incorporated ideas and beliefs from China and Japan. 2. Define the three rival Korean kingdoms and describe Silla's close cultural ties to China.

3. Explain the causes for the decline of the Silla Kingdom, and how this led to the rise of the Koryo Kingdom.

4. Explain how the Mongols were responsible for the fall of the Koryo Kingdom, which led to the rise of the Choson(Joseon) Kingom.

5. Describe the cultural achievements of the Koryo Kingdom.