1. ‘Hangul’ was created in the 15th century by King Sejong the Great and his scholars. Unlike most writing systems, which evolved over centuries, Hangul was specifically designed to be simple and easy to learn, with just 14 basic consonants and 10 vowels.
Quiz Question: Hangul is the script of which language?
A) Japanese
B) Chinese
C) Korean
D) Vietnamese
2. In the small, remote region of Buton Island in Indonesia, its inhabitants. Their language had been passed down orally for generations, but without a writing system, much of their cultural heritage was at risk of fading away. Determined to keep their language alive, this community made a bold decision: they turned to Hangul script.
The tribe found that Hangul’s phonetic nature and logical design made it an ideal match for their language. This innovative move gained international attention and sparked a conversation about the importance of preserving endangered languages.
Quiz Question: Which recent Indonesian tribe’s language, which previously had no script, has adopted the Korean script of Hangul?
A) Dani
B) Toraja
C) Batak
D) Cia Cia
2. Quiz: Japan has recently launched a satellite made of a unique, unusual material, what is it?
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