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South Korea Overview Quiz

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

From which word is the name Korea derived ?

a)

Goryeo

b)

Noryeo

c)

Soryeo

d)

Joryeo

2.

What do Koreans call South Korea ?

a)

Choson

b)

Hangeul

c)

Hanguk

d)

Bak Hon

3.

Which of the following was not one of the three ancient kingdoms of Korea later collectively known as "Samhan" .

a)

Goguryeo

b)

Baekje

c)

Silla

d)

Manchuria

4.

The Korean Peninsula was under the rule of Japan since 1910 . When did it gain independence which's anniversary is celebrated as " Korean National Liberation Day " ?

a)

10'th December 1943

b)

15'th August 1945

c)

22'nd January 1939

d)

16'th February 1951

5.

After the liberation of Korea , a trusteeship ruled out that the Northern and Southern part of the Korean Peninsula would be under the control of 2 other prominent countries temporally till the people of Korea were ready for self-rule . But it later resulted in the division of Korea into 2 separate countries instead of its unification due to political tensions between the 2 ruling countries .

Which country took control of the Southern part ( i.e. - South Korea ) ?

a)

China

b)

U.K.

c)

U.S.A.

d)

U.S.S.R.

6.

Which is the latitude which divides Korea into North and South Korea respectively , called DMZ ( Korean Demilitarized Zone ) .

a)

60'th parallel north

b)

38'th parallel north

c)

49'th parallel north

d)

42'nd parallel north

7.

Which of the following facts are wrong about Seoul ?

a)

It is the 4'th largest metropolitan economy of the world .

b)

The Seoul Capital Area is the 5'th largest metropolitan area of the world .

c)

It has the 6'th highest cost of living globally .

d)

It has the 6'th busiest port in the world .

8.

Which of the following is the second - largest city of South Korea , which is the economic , cultural and educational center of Southeastern South Korea as well as its busiest port ?

a)

Daejeon

b)

Daegu

c)

Busan

d)

Ulsan

9.

Which is the largest inhabited island of South Korea where the country's highest peak - Mount Hallasan as well as Seongsan Ilchulbong - a silent volcano crater and many other natural wonders are located .

a)

Jeju Island

b)

Jindo Island

c)

Hondo Island

d)

Ulleungdo Island

10.

Which of the following is not a South Korean dish ?

a)

Bibimbap

b)

Ramyeon

c)

Bulgogi

d)

Yakitori

11.

South Koreans are the highest consumer of Alcoholic beverages individually . Which is the most popular drink / beverage in South Korea ?

a)

Sujeonggwa

b)

Soju

c)

Yakju

d)

Hwachae

12.

The Korean-Pop culture or "K-pop" music is spreading all over the world and BTS is one of the the most famous bands both in and outside Korea . Which of these songs is not by BTS ?

a)

"Dynamite"

b)

"DNA"

c)

"Don't Wanna Cry"

d)

"Spring Day"

13.

"K-drama" or Korean Drama Series have gained worldwide popularity resulting in their rapid spread in many countries popularly referred to as the "Korean Wave" . Which of the following is not a Korean Series ?

a)

"Put Your Head On My Shoulder"

b)

"The Legend Of The Blue Sea"

c)

"It's Okay To Not Be Okay"

d)

"What's Wrong With Secretary Kim?"

14.

What is Roughly , the population of South Korea ?

a)

2.5 Crores

b)

6.38 Crores

c)

4.96 Crores

d)

5.17 Crores

15.

Which of the following is not a South Korean Company ?

a)

Baidu Inc

b)

Samsung

c)

LG

d)

Hyundai