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WorksheetsNorth Korea: Upfront
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 30mins
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1.
Recently, Kim Jon Un said that North Korea was planning to...
a)
test its first nuclear bomb
b)
test a missile that could reach the US
c)
improve relations with other world nations
d)
stop trading with China
2.
When was the Korean Peninsula first dived into two zones?
a)
in 1910, at teh start of the Japanese occupation
b)
in 1945, just after WW2 ended
c)
in 1950, during the Korean War
d)
in 2011 when Kim Jong Un came to power
3.
Based on the article, which is true of North Korea's economy?
a)
it has been growing significantly over the past five years
b)
it is based on exports of high-tech consumer goods
c)
it is completely run by the government
d)
all of the above
4.
According to the article, North Korea has one of the world's
a)
most repressive governments
b)
largest armies
c)
newest nuclear weapons program
d)
all of the above
5.
In the section "The 38th Parallel," the author emphasizes
a)
North Korea's staggering decline since Kim Jong Un came to power
b)
the stark differences between North and South Korea
c)
how thousands of people escape from North Korea
d)
North Korea's nuclear program
6.
Which inference can you make from the article?
a)
despite Kim Jong Un's claims, North Korea does not have nuclear weapons
b)
North Korea imports most of its goods from South Korea
c)
North Korea is a significant threat to China
d)
Kim Jong Un has done little to modernize North Korea
7.
Which detail from the article best supports the answer to question 6 (the previous question)?
a)
"Elaborate military parades often take place in the capital, Pyongyang, as a show of strength."
b)
"many homes lack indoor plumbing and rely on fireplaces for heat."
c)
"A 2014 UN report estimated that up to 120,000 prolitical prisoners are kept in four crowded camps."
d)
"[South Korea is] also a major exporter of cards and electronics..."
8.
As used in the article, sanctions most nearly means
a)
punishments
b)
approvals
c)
finances
d)
systems
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