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Cody 7th Gr. SS
Japan and the Koreas - Chapter 25 - North and South Korea
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What bodies of water surround the 2 Koreas? | Sea of Japan and the Yellow Sea |
| What two coutries make up the Korean Penninsula? | North and South Korea |
| When was the Korean War? | 1950 |
| Who started the Korean War? | North Korea...North Korea attacked South Korea? |
| Who ruled Korea in the 300's? | China |
| What do you call the Korean writing system? | Hangul |
| How is Hangul different from the Chinese writing? | There are only 28 symbols. It is much easier than Chinese. |
| What was a single kingdom on the Korean Peninsula in the late 600's? | Silla |
| What do you call the ruling families of Korea? | Dynasties |
| Who was in control of Korea from the 1900's until after WWII? | Japanese. |
| Why did Japan conquer Korea in 1910? | They wanted it as a stepping stone for trade between Japan and Asia mainland. |
| When was Korea split into two coutries? | The allies split the country after WWII |
| Who split Korea up into two countries? | The allies. |
| Who took over the Northern part of Korea after WWII? | Communist Soviet Union |
| Who took over the Southern part of Korea after WWII? | America |
| Which of the two Koreas is the communist country? | North Korea |
| Why did the Korean War occur in 1950? | North Korea wanted to unite all of Korea under Communism. |
| How long did the Korean War last? | 3 years. |
| Who won the Korean war? | Neither country. There was no victory and no peace treaty. |
| What mountains dominate South Korea? | Tacback Mountains |
| What weather event affects South Korea's climate? | Monsoons |
| What are monsoons? | A seasonal wind that blows over Asia for a few months of the year. |
| What is the basic food item of South Korea? | Rice |
| What type of economy does South Korea have? | Manufacturing and Trade |
| What is the capital and largest city of South Korea? | Seoul |
| What martial art is popular in South Korea? | Tae kwon do |
| What is the purpose of Tae kwon do? | To protect oneself and mental discipline. |
| Where do most of the people of South Korea live? | Tall apartment buildings. |
| How would you describe the land of North Korea? | 75% of the land is Rugged Forests |
| What seperates North Korea from China? | Yalu River |
| What weather event affects North Korea's climate? | Monsoons |
| Who owns the factories and the farms of North Korea? | The government. |
| Who owns the farms of South Korea? | The people. |
| What does North Korea spend a lot of money on? | Military |
| How would you describe the wealth of North Korea? | Poor |
| What is the capital and largest city of North Korea? | Pyongyang |
| Who currently rules North Korea? | Kim Jong's son |
| What is a type of hard coal found in North Korea? | Anthracite |
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