North Korea

Recently, Kim Jong Un said that North Korea was planning to

• test its first nuclear bomb.
• test a missile that could reach the U.S.
• improve relations with other world nations.
• stop trading with China.

When was the Korean Peninsula first divided into two zones?

• in 1910, at the start of the Japanese occupation
• in 1945, just after World War II ended
• in 1950, during the Korean War
•  when Kim Jong Un came to power

Based on the article, which is true of North Korea’s economy? 

• It has been growing significantly over the past five years.
• It is based on exports of high-tech consumer goods.
• It is completely run by the government.
• all of the above

According to the article, North Korea has one of the world’s 

• most repressive governments.
• largest armies.
• newest nuclear weapons programs.
• all of the above

In the section “The 38th Parallel,” the author emphasizes 

• North Korea’s staggering decline since Kim Jong Un came to power.
• the stark differences between North Korea and South Korea.
• North Korea’s nuclear program.
• how thousands of people escape from North Korea.

Which inference can you make from the article? 

• Despite Kim Jong Un’s claims, North Korea probably does not have nuclear weapons.
• North Korea imports most of its goods from South Korea.
• North Korea is a significant threat to China.
• Kim Jong Un has done little to modernize North Korea.

Which detail from the article best supports the answer to question 6? 

• “Elaborate military parades often take place in the capital, Pyongyang, as a show of strength.”
• “Many homes lack indoor plumbing and rely on fireplaces for heat.”
• “A 2014 U.N. report estimated that up to 120,000 political prisoners are kept in four crowded camps.”
• “[South Korea is] also a major exporter of cars and electronics . . .”

As used in the article, sanctions most nearly means

• punishments.
• approvals.
• finances.
• systems.

What is the capital city of North Korea?

• Kaesong
• Beijing
•  Pyongyang
• Hoeryong

Which country occupied North Korea for 35 years up until the end of WWII?

• China
• Russia
• United States
• Japan