. . . With the rise of Buddhism, Korea’s contacts with the outside world grew, and scholarship,
arts, science and technology which were imported to Korea from China, India and regions
beyond brought about the enrichment of Korean culture. As a result, one of the oldest
astronomical charts in the world was produced, the oldest astronomical observatory called
Ch’ŏmsŏngdae was built, tumuli [burial mounds] architecture represented by the Ssangyŏng
tomb developed, and the system of doctor of medicine was established in Korea. During the
Three Kingdoms period, Korea’s cultural progress in the fields of astronomy, mathematics,
medicine, architecture and metallurgy reached the level of other advanced civilization of the
world. . . .
Source: Andrew C. Nahm, A Panorama of 5000 Years: Korean History, Hollym
2. According to Andrew C. Nahm, what is one aspect of Korean culture that was influenced by the spread of Buddhism? (2 sentence minimum)
Answer:
According to Andrew C. Nahm, one aspect of Korean culture that was influenced by the spread of Buddhism is the enrichment of Korean culture through the importation of scholarship, arts, science, and technology from China, India, and other regions beyond. This resulted in the production of one of the oldest astronomical charts in the world, the construction of the oldest astronomical observatory called Ch’ŏmsŏngdae, the development of tumuli architecture represented by the Ssangyŏng tomb, and the establishment of a system of doctors of medicine in Korea.
In summary, the spread of Buddhism in Korea facilitated the exchange of ideas and knowledge, leading to advancements in various fields such as astronomy, mathematics, medicine, architecture, and metallurgy in Korean culture during the Three Kingdoms period.