WorksheetsTotal Control in North Korea (Common Lit Quiz)
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
Fill in the blank: A government that puts the state before the individual, controls all parts of life, and has a leader with total power is called ______.
totalitarian
democratic
anarchic
liberal
What does the Supreme People's Assembly do in North Korea?
It makes laws
It handles legal issues
It carries out policies
It gives advice
What does 'Juche' mean in the passage?
A political idea about being self-reliant
A type of government that uses democracy
An economic idea about globalization
A religious belief that promotes peace
How does the North Korean government affect everyday life according to the passage?
By tightly controlling information and media.
By allowing free access to world news.
By encouraging open and free communication.
Through democratic leadership and policies.
What does 'Ideology' mean?
making laws
the set of ideas and beliefs of a group or political party
to bring together or make stronger
deep respect or admiration
What does 'Consolidate' mean?
to bring together or make stronger
deep or loving respect
a sound, word, or phrase repeated by someone to express a basic belief or prayer
making laws
Fill in the blank: 'Propaganda is the spreading of ideas, information, or rumors to help or hurt a group, cause, or ______.'
person
organization
community
nation
Fill in the blank: 'To take someone to court for punishment for a ______.'
crime
mistake
accident
misunderstanding
What does the word 'Dismal' mean?
Making people feel happy
Making people feel sad; very bad or poor
Very bright and cheerful
Extremely rich
What is the main idea of the article?
North Korean leaders should lose their power because of their human rights abuses.
North Korean leaders make their people admire them because they are self-centered.
North Korea is a strict country that tries to keep its people united by controlling what they do all the time.
North Korea is a successful communist country that has avoided the influence of western countries.
What phrase best describes how North Korean citizens relate to their government?
"These government agencies design most of the clothing North Koreans wear." (Paragraph 1)
"Leaders of North Korea all come from the Kim family. The current leader is Kim Jon-Un, who not only heads the WPK, but also chairs the National Defense Commission and commands the Korean People's Army." (Paragraph 3)
"Because of its desire for ideological unity among all citizens, the North Korean government has an iron grip over the daily lives of its citizens." (Paragraph 6)
"The courts prosecute not only criminals, but also political deviants, often without a fair trial. Punishments can include stretches in slave labor camps, torture, or public executions." (Paragraph 11)
Why does North Korea punish people who don't agree with them?
North Korea punishes those who say North Korea is not truly Communist.
North Korea punishes everyone who doesn't do their daily tasks perfectly.
North Korea punishes everyone who disagrees with them by censoring some of their writings.
North Korea punishes those who disagree with their political ideas because they might weaken their beliefs.
Which part of the text shows how the North Korean government shares its beliefs?
"North Korea also has a legislative body, the Supreme People's Assembly, with almost 700 representatives elected by the people." (Paragraph 4)
"From dawn to dusk, and from birth to death, the Korean people structure their lives round loyalty to their nation and to the Kims." (Paragraph 6)
"They want to make sure no one is doing anything that might jeopardize the unity of the country." (Paragraph 11)
"The courts prosecute not only criminals, but also political deviants, often without a fair trial. Punishments can include stretches in slave labor camps, torture, or public executions." (Paragraph 11)
Why do you think the Kim dynasty and other communist countries struggle to reach their goals? How does having too much power make things worse?
Because having too much power means they control everything and don't have to answer to anyone.
Because having too much power makes them want to have fair elections and be open about what they do.
Because having too much power makes everyone rich and equal.
Because having too much power helps them work well with other countries and keep peace.
