Which network of Neo-Confucian academies, nine of which were listed by UNESCO in 2019, taught scholars in the Joseon era?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. The seowon
- Step 1: Private academies were founded by local scholars. Step 2. Nine of them were listed in 2019. Answer: The seowon. Why not the others: The hyanggyo and seodang were state or village schools and the Sungkyunkwan was the national academy.
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