Directions: Do not write on this test. Pick the right answer choice for each of the following questions.
1. In what year did Korea split into North and South Korea?
A. 1865
B. 1901
C. 1948
D. 1962
2. What “line” marks the division between the two countries?
A. the equator
B.38degrees N. latitude
C. 19th parallel
D. 52degrees S. Longitude
3. What is the border between N. and S. Korea called?
A. DMZ
B. XYZ
C. CZR
D. DMX
4. What type of government does North Korea have?
A. Democracy
B. Republic
C. Dictatorship
D. Communism
5. Who was the first leader of N. Korea?
A. Kim IL Sung
B. Kim Jong IL
C. Kim Jong Un
D. Kim Un Sung
6. What years did the first leader of N. Korea rule?
A. 1948-1953
B. 1950-2011
C. 1948-1994
D. 1950-1994
7. What year did the Korean war start and how long did it last before a cease fire was signed?
A. 1948; 3 years
B. 1948; 5 years
C. 1950; 3 years
D. 1950; 5 years
8. True(A)/False (B): Because only a cease fire was signed after the Korean War, the war has never officially ended. Therefore, technically we are still at war with N. Korea.
9. This term means an unreasonable fear of things or people that are foreign.
A. Xenophobia
B.Jucheophobia
C. Anthropophobia
D. Xylophobia
10. On average the government will give people enough food for how many meals a day?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
11. What are the two military programs we want N. Korea to stop pursuing?
A. Nuclear weapons and Jet fighters
B. Jet fighters and Missile technology
C. Nuclear weapons and Aircraft carriers
D.Missile technology and Nuclear Weapons
12. Who was the second leader of N. Korea?
A. Kim IL Sung
B. Kim Jong IL
C. Kim Jong Un
D. Kim Un Sung
13. What years did the second leader rule?
A. 1994-2011
B. 2008-2011
C. 1953-2008
D. 1990-1994
14. Who is the current leader of N. Korea?
A. Kim IL Sung
B. Kim Jong IL
C. Kim Jong Un
D. Kim Un Sung
15. How did the current leader show he had ultimate and unchallenged power?
A. Killed his sister and her family
B. Killed his father’s wife
C. Killed his Uncle and put his Uncle’s family in forced labor camps
D. Increased the food rations given to everyone
16. What is the population of N. Korea?
A. 12 million
B. 24 million
C. 37 million
D. 7 billion
17. What is the capital of N. Korea?
A. Pyongyang
B. Kaesong
C. Sariwon
D. Seoul
18. What is the main religion?
A. Buddhism
B. Confucianism
C. Christianity
D. Worshipping the “Sun”… Kim IL Sung
19. In N. Korea the traditional belief in ______was replaced with ______when the country was first formed
A. Socialism; Communism
B. Filiel piety; Nationalism
C. Nationalism; Aristocracy
D. Communism; Confucianism
20. What is Juch’e?
A. A belief in self-reliance and independence
B.The belief that a leader can be a God
C. The belief in a free market economy
D. An unreasonable fear of objects or things that are foreign
21. All of the following are typical garments worn by N. Koreans except:
A. T-shirt and Jeans
B. One color jumpsuits
C. Mao suits
D. Choson ot (robes)
22. When males are greeting each other they will:
A. Shake each other’s hand using both hands (right hand will shake; left are will clasp the persons outer hand)
B.Hug each other and kiss on both cheeks
C.Shake each other’s hand while supporting their right arm with their left
D. Only wave since it is impolite to make physical contact with other people while greeting
23. True(A)/False (B): In order to show friendship, men will hold hands in public or drape their arm around their male friend’s shoulder.
24. When visiting someone’s residence in N. Korea you should always make sure to:
A. Thank the great leader for all you have
B. Bring them a bottle of wine
C. Wear your shoes around their residence
D.Always take the worst cuts of food to show respect
25. All of the following are things the government of N. Korea will give you if you have 3 or more kids except:
A. Medals
B. A nicer apartment in Pyongyang
C. More food
D. A discount voucher to a seaside resort in N. Korea
26. If a superior in N. Korea is talking to you, you should never:
A. Look away from their eyes
B. Ask about their health
C. Bow
D. Look them in the eye
27. What are common foods in N. Korea? (choose all that apply)
A. Kimchi
B. Cold noodles
C. Pizza
D. Steak
28. All of the following are common eating habits in N. Korea except:
A. Slurping soup
B. Being quiet while eating
C. Not leaving a tip while in a restaurant
D. Eating with your fingers
29. In N. Korea the minimum age for a male to marry is ______and for females is ______.
A. 30; 22
B.27; 25
C. 17; 17
D. There is no minimum age to marry
30. Babies are named ______because ______.
A. before birth; they will take on the joint name of the father and mother
B. immediately after birth; the mother forms an immediate bond
C. after 100 days; it is common for them to die within the first 100 days
D. after their 5th birthday; the child should decide what their name is
31. At age ____, the best N. Korean children will join the ______.
A.7; Kim IL Sung Socialist Youth League
B.7; Young Pioneers club
C. 17; Kim IL Sung Socialist Youth League
D.17; Young Pioneers club
32. Once the parents die ______will inherit their residence.
A. All of the children
B. The child or children stated in the will,
C. The oldest male
D. The government
33. In N. Korea they have ______and it is run by ______.
A. One TV channel; the government
B. One TV channel; the citizens without government interference
C. Many different news and entertainment channels on TV; the government
D. Many different news and entertainment channels on TV; the citizens without government interference
34. In N. Korea ______are allowed to travel outside the country and inside the country people ______.
A. Absolutely no people; are allowed to go wherever they want
B. Very few people; are allowed to go wherever they want
C. Absolutely no people; must obtain a permit to travel to other parts of the country
D. Very few people; must obtain a permit to travel to other parts of the country
35. On the map below, where is N. Korea located
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
E. E
36. What is the national sport of N. Korea?
A. Basketball
B. American Football
C. Baseball
D. Volleyball
E. Soccer
37. True (A)/ False (B): Liberation Day is only celebrated by N. Korea and celebrates their freedom from Japanese rule.
38. True (A)/ False (B): N. Korean healthcare is free, widely available and is generally very good.
39. True (A)/ False (B): N. Korean’s have freedom of religion according to their government.
40. True (A)/ False (B): The most important day on the calendar is Kim IL Sung’s birthday.