Divided Korea - Stuff That I Find Interesting

The video explores the historical division of Korea, starting from the post-WWII era where North Korea had more heavy industry while South Korea had more commerce. It delves into the historical class differences, with the South being more aristocratic and the North more working-class. The video also covers ancient Korean states like Goguryeo, Silla, and Baekje, and their conflicts, as well as the influence of foreign powers like the Tang Dynasty and the Mongol Empire. Finally, it discusses the unification under the Joseon Dynasty and the brief periods of division during foreign invasions.

What was the primary reason for the concentration of heavy industry in North Korea during Japanese occupation?

• The South had better infrastructure.

• The South was more industrialized.

• The North had more resources.

• The North had a larger population.

Which ancient state is at the center of a historical debate between Koreans and Chinese?

• Silla

• Joseon

• Baekje

• Goguryeo

What was the outcome of the alliance between Silla and the Tang Chinese?

• They expanded into Manchuria.

• They established a new dynasty in the North.

• They defeated Goguryeo and Baekje.

• They unified Korea under the Joseon Dynasty.

During which dynasty was Korea unified as it stands today?

• Joseon Dynasty

• Goguryeo Dynasty

• Silla Dynasty

• Baekje Dynasty

What was the status of Pyongyang and Seoul during the Japanese invasion in the late 16th century?

• Both were under Korean control.

• Pyongyang was under Japanese control, Seoul under Korean.

• Pyongyang was under Korean and Chinese control, Seoul under Japanese.

• Both were under Chinese control.