ORIGIN OF TAEKWONDO

1. The main international organizational bodies for Taekwondo today are the International
Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF), founded by ______
a. KTA
b. Silla's Hwarang warriors
c. General Choi Hong Hi
d. Geyugi Hong
e. None of the above
2. The name Taekwondo (or Tae Kwon Do), translated as “the way of the foot and hand,”
was adopted by most of the _______
a. Kwans
b. Filipinos
c. Hwarang
d. Kung Fu
e. None of the above
3. _____ was the smallest of the three kingdoms and was always under attack by
Japanese pirates.
a. Goguryeo
b. Baekje
c. Jeju
d. Silla
e. None of the above
4. _____ also called Subak, is considered the earliest known form of Taekwondo.
a. Tae Kyon
b. TKD
c. Tea Kyon
d. Tae Soo Do
e. None of the above
5. Taekwondo was originated in ______
a. Philippines
b. Korea
c. China
d. Singapore
e. None of the above
6. Taekwondo was first practised as a method of evading attacks from _________ as well
as a useful tool in hunting for food and also as a means of strengthening the body.
a. Terrorists
b. Nature
c. Mammals
d. Strangers
e. None of the above
7. One of the earliest clues of Taekwondo’s existence is a mural painted on the wall of a
tomb that was built in the Korean kingdom of _______ between 37 BC and 66 AD.
a. Silla
 b. Koguryo
c. Paekche
d. Subak
e. None of the above
8. It is recognized as one of the oldest forms of martial arts in the world.
a. Martial Arts
b. Karate
c. Taekwondo
d. Kung Fu
e. None of the above
9. Martial art techniques were learned from the experience of fighting against ______
whose defensive and offensive motions were the subject of analysis and mimicking.
a. bears
b. lions
c. tigers
d. beasts
10. The oldest governing body for Taekwondo is the ____________formed in 1959.
a. Korea Taekwondo Association (KTA)
b. International Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF)
c. World TaeKwonDo Federation (WTF)
d. All of the above
e. None of the above
11. Taekwondo was further developed during the:
a. 1920s and 1930s
b. 1930s and 1940s
c. 1940s and 1950s
d. 1950s and 1960s
12. The following are the indigenous Korean fighting styles used by Korean martial artists
except:
a. Kung Fu
b. Subak
c. Taekkyeon
d. Gwonbeop
13. In 1960s, how many martial arts schools were there?
a. 3
b. 5
c. 9
d. 6
14. What does the drawing in the mural show that was a prof of Taekwondo's early
existence?
a. Two armed figures facing each other in a Taekwondo style stance.
b. Two unarmed figures facing each other in a Taekwondo style stance.
c. Two armed figures facing each other.
d. None of the above figures
 15. The following are the different names that emerged from each of the systems except'
a. Kwang Soo
b. Soo Bahk Do
c. Kwon Bop
d. Kwang Soo Do

IMPORTANT PEOPLE

ANCIENT TAEKWONDO
TRUE OR FALSE
1. Sonbae means a man of virtue who never recoils from hardship. It’s fighting not hardship
 2. Koguryo was a kingdom founded in 57 B.C on the Northeastern part of Korea. It’s
Northern not northeastern.
3. In ancient history of taekwondo, Rangun or (Dangun) founded the Korean nation in 2333
B.C. It’s Tangun not Rangun
4. Warriors in military pose similar to the mountain blocks used in the block belt from
Kumgang (T).
5. Silla, founded in 18 B.C., was conquered by Paekje in 660 A.D. It’s Paekje not Silla;
conquered by Silla not Paekje
6. Myung-Chong is the Capital of Goguryeo It’s Tunsko not Myung-Chong
7. In the military, a pattern of collective practice, called "obyong-subakhui" was introduced
so that it might be used in a real war (T).

MCQ
1. It is founded on the southeastern part of the Korean Peninsula under the circumstances
of no immediate threat from outside but due to the birth of a kingdom on its west flank
and the start of invasions from another in the north it was impelled to arm itself with the
development of Martial arts.
a. Koguryo
b. Kingdom of Silla
c. Paekje Kingdom
d. Gyeongsan Kingdom
2. One of the popular events for the ritual in the Koguryo days.
a. Subak
b. Tangjin
c. Yunwoo
d. Gyeongchu
3. The following are all facts about the kingdom of Silla except:
a. It was founded in 62 BC and lasted until 936 A.D
b. It initially was the smallest kingdom
c. The name of its 24th king was Chin Heung
d. Hwa Rang Do was a typical example of its martial arts
4. It is called the flowering youth. The typical example of Silla's martial arts.
a. Sabuk
b. Chin Heung
c. Hwa Rang Do
d. Silla
5. Soldiers of ___ taught the soldiers of Silla.
a. Paekje
b. Silla
c. Sonbae
d. Koguryo
6. Taekwondo, also known as “the art of hand and foot fighting” dates back to many
centuries ago in _____ history.
a. Japanese
 b. Chinese
c. Korean
d. Thailand
7. Which of the following does not belong to the group?
a. Silla
b. Tunsko
c. Baekje
d. Goguryeo
8. Which of the following is a style of school of martial arts?
a. Yun Mu Kwan
b. Kwan Moo Yon
c. Kwan Yon Mu
d. Yun Moo Kwan

MODERN TAEKWONDO
TRUE OR FALSE
1. Taekwondo is a korean name that means Art, Foot, and Hand for ‘Tae’,
‘Kwon’, ‘Do’, respectively.
Answer: False. Should be Foot, Hand, and Art.
2. Taekwondo is an art that is greatly influenced by Kung Fu and Karate.
Answer: False. Should be Taekyon and Karate.
3. Taekwondo’s roots as a martial art helped in unifying philosophy which is
embodied in the eleven commandments of Taekwondo.
Answer: True
4. Regardless of the force of punches and kicks that the opponent throws, as
long as he/she throws more punches and kicks collectively, he/she will
score higher.
Answer: False. Punches and Kicks must be ‘Valid’ which means that it
should be powerful but at the same time, controlled.
5. When there is a tie,an overtime match will be conducted and the highest
score in that round will be the winner.
Answer: False. The first one to hit the opponent’s body will win the
match.

IDENTIFICATION (Focus: Tools)

1. A tool that is used to demonstrate and improve power in punches and kicks.
Answer: Rebreakable Boards
2. Used to guide kicks and punches and is essential in reducing the impact of
those strikes.
Answer: Forearm guards
3. A tool, usually in training, that is used to improve the impact of kicks.
Answer: Kicking Paddles
4. A tool that is used to test your kicks and it also helps in preventing you from
injuring yourself from your training partner.
Answer: Kicking Shields
5. Also called Hugo.
 Answer: Chest Protector

MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which of the following is not considered a benefit of taekwondo?
a. Increases self-esteem
b. Improves focus
c. Promotes socialization
d. Improves our sense of respect
Answer: D. Improves our sense of respect
2. What do you call the mercy rule in taekwondo?
a. 20-point gap
b. Knock Out
c. 10-point gap
d. 20-point lead
Answer: A. 20-point gap
3. All of the following scores a point in taekwondo, except:
a. Body kicks
b. Punches
c. Head punch
d. Spinning head kick
Answer: C. Head Punch
4. How many points does a kick to the head give?
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
Answer: C. 3
5. How does taekwondo promote discipline?
a. Following simple rules
b. Refraining from hitting the opponent
c. Mercy
d. Preventing violence
Answer: A. Following simple rules
 SAMPLE QUIZ
PART I
1. Who is the founder of taekwondo?
a. Song Moo Kwan
b. Jung Du Kwan
c. Choi Hong Hi
d. Tae Soo Do
2. What Chinese arts did Hwang Kee claim to have mastered when he flew off to China?
a. Okinawan Karate and Taekkyon
b. Yang Kung Fu and Okinawan Karate
c. Taekwondo and Soo Bak
d. Yang Kung Fu and Taekkyon
3. What does taekwondo mean?
a. Way of fighting
b. Way of the flowering knights
c. Way of the Warrior Spirit
d. Way of the Hand and Foot
4. Who banned and restricted Korea from practicing Korean martial arts?
a. China
b. India
c. America
d. Japan
5. It means the “Way of the Warrior Spirit”.
a. Tae Soo Do
b. Song Moo Kwan
c. Jidokwan
d. Kukkiwon
6. Which country did taekwondo originate from?
a. Japan
b. Philippines
c. China
d. Korea
7. What is the uniform worn by practitioners of taekwondo?
a. Gyoorogi
b. Dobok
c. Pomsae
d. Dojang
8. What is the governing body of taekwondo?
a. International Taekwondo Association
b. International Taekwondo Organization
c. World Taekwondo Federation
d. World Taekwondo Organization
9. What is the minimum age required by the International Taekwondo Federation in order
to be eligible for destruction training?
 a. 14 years old
b. 16 years old
c. 17 years old
d. 15 years old
10. What is a taekwondo instructor called?
a. Banjang-nim
b. Banjang-jin
c. Sabum-nim
d. Sansa-nim

PART II
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1. Attention
a. Sijak
b. Kyungnet
c. Maggi or Makgi
d. Charyut (Chari-yut)
2. Begin or Start
a. Kyungnet
b. Sijak
c. Najunde Maggi
d. Nopunde Maggi
e. Charyut (Chari-yut)
3. Bow
a. Kyungnet
b. Joomock
c. Sijak
d. Charyut (Chari-yut)
4. Continue
a. Charyut (Chari-yut)
b. Baal
c. Sijak
d. Kaesok
5. Sparring
a. Kyungnet
b. Sogi
c. Kaesok
d. Kyorugi
6. Stance
a. Kaesok
b. Kyungnet
c. Sijak
d. Sogi
7. Stop
 a. Sogi
b. Sijak
c. Kaesok
d. Kalyeo
8. Uniform
a. Dobok
b. Sogi
c. Kyungnet
d. Charyut (Chari-yut)
9. Thank you
a. Charyut (Chari-yut)
b. Kaesok
c. Charyut (Chari-yut)
d. Kamsa Hamnae Da (Kamsa-ham-ni-da)
10. Forms
a. Charyut (Chari-yut)
b. Poomsae
c. Kyorugi
d. Sogi
11. Return
a. Kyungnet
b. Baro (Baa-row)
c. Charyut (Chari-yut)
d. Kaesok
12. Ready
a. Charyut (Chari-yut)
b. Kaesok
c. Joon Bi
d. Kyungnet
13. First
a. Joomock
b. Sijak
c. Kyorugi
d. Charyut (Chari-yut)
14. Foot
a. Baal
b. Charyut (Chari-yut)
c. Kyorugi
d. Sijak
15. Kick
a. Chagi
b. Charyut (Chari-yut)
c. Kyorugi
d. Kyungnet