North Korea’s History

In what year was North Korea formed?

• 1950

• 1942

• 1948

Which two countries divided the Korean peninsula after the defeat of Japan?

• Germany and Canada

• USA and The Soviet Union

• Japan and USA

• China and USA

After what ideology did Kim Il Sung shaped his country?

• Capitalism

• Juche (self reliance)

• Conservative

Who is North Korea only remaining ally?

• Japan

• Russia

• China

• Philippines

What hurt North Korea's economy and left them with one ally?

• The dissolution of the Soviet Union and the Eastern bloc

• The death of Kim Il Sung in 1994

• State-controlled media and restrictions on all travel into or out of the country

How did the state assumed tight control over the economy?

• The state controlled the population count

• Controlling the country’s population making sure it remain almost entirely Korean, except for a small number of Chinese

• Collectivized agricultural land and asserted ownership over all private property.

What led to a period of extended famine in the 1990s?

• Widespread fires, and poor agricultural policies

• Widespread flooding, poor agricultural policies and economic mismanagement

• Economic sanctions by the Western countries

By when did the South Korea’s economy boomed, while growth in North Korea stagnated?

• 1980s

• 1960s

• 1990s

What helped the country preserve the veil of secrecy around North Korea’s political and economic operations and maintain its isolation from most of the international community?

• Full military control of the boarder

• State-controlled media and restrictions on all travel into or out of the country

• Nuclear threats against it's own population

Thanks to what did North Korea’s civilian and military econom initially outpaced its southern rival?

• Investment in importing and exporting agricultural goods and fabric production

• Investment in agriculture, steel production and mining

• Investment in mining, steel production and other heavy industries