Week 26 Part 1

What did the United States, Great Britain, and China promise on December 1, 1943, regarding Korea's future?

• That Korea would remain a colony

• That Korea would become an independent country "in due course"

• That Korea would be divided immediately

• That Korea would become a part of the United Nations

At the Yalta Conference in 1945, what was the progress made concerning Korea?

• Korea was declared independent

• A war plan against Japan was devised

• An additional sponsor country was added to the mix

• The division of Korea was finalized

On August 8, 1945, which country finally pledged to support an independent Korea?

• China

• Japan

• The U.S.S.R.

• The United States

How was the dividing line between North and South Korea determined?

• By the outcome of a battle

• By the 38th parallel of latitude

• By a vote among the Korean people

• By the United Nations resolution

What type of government did North Korea choose when setting up a new government?

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Communism

• Capitalism

Who became the premier of North Korea with the help of the U.S.S.R.?

• Kim Jong-un

• Kim Il-sung

• Syngman Rhee

• Mao Zedong

What does the term "westernization" refer to in the context of South Korea's post-World War II changes?

• Adopting Soviet characteristics

• Maintaining traditional Korean culture

• Adopting American characteristics such as clothing, language, military structure, and a democratic government

• Rejecting all foreign influences

What is Tet Trung Thu also known as?

• Spring Festival

• Mid-Autumn Moon Festival

• Lunar New Year

• Chuseok

What is the primary reason Tet Trung Thu was established according to one belief?

• To celebrate the end of the Korean War

• To honor the moon

• To honor the children who had sacrificed time with their parents during the harvest season

• To mark the beginning of the lunar new year

When does the Tet Trung Thu festival take place?

• During the first lunar month

• During the eighth lunar month at the time of a full moon

• At the beginning of the solar new year

• During the winter solstice