Unified Silla

High school (ages 12+)
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1. What is the kingdom name?Unified Silla (also referred to as Late Silla)
2. What is the unification date?668 AD, following the conquest of Goguryeo
3. What was Unified Silla and when did it start?Unified Silla was a kingdom that united most of Korea after conquering Goguryeo in 668 AD.
4. How did Silla become so powerful?Silla worked with the Tang Dynasty of China, fighting together against Baekje and Goguryeo, which helped it take control of southern and central Korea.

Three Kingdoms Period: A historical era in Korea (c. 57 BCE–668 CE) characterized by the division of the peninsula into three rival states: Goguryeo, Baekje, and Silla.
Tang Dynasty: A powerful imperial dynasty of China (618–907 CE) known for its vast empire, cultural achievements, and significant influence in East Asia.
North-South States Period: A historical period in Korea (698–935 CE) marked by the coexistence of Unified Silla in the south and Balhae in the north.
Balhae: A kingdom founded by former Goguryeo people and Mohe tribes, which flourished in northern Korea and Manchuria after Goguryeo's fall.