Which place completes this sentence about Silla? According to Korean records, Silla was founded by Bak Hyeokgeose of Silla in 57 BCE, around present-day ______.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Gyeongju
Korean records say Silla was founded by Bak Hyeokgeose in 57 BCE around present-day Gyeongju. Hyeokgeose is said to have hatched from an egg laid by a white horse.
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