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Amazing North Korea. Kaleidoscope of questions. Quiz

The online quiz series «World Geography Quiz: 100 Countries, 2,500 Questions: Educational Travel Around the Globe» was published as separate books on the online platforms.

Each country in the world in the series online quizzes «World Geography Quiz: 100 Countries, 2,500 Questions: Educational Travel Around the Globe» is explored through 25 questions, which encourage independent research, comparisons between countries, fact-checking and the search for patterns and differences.

If you’re interested in new technologies and territories, you’ll not only learn many interesting facts about the national characteristics of countries around the world but also learn to find analogies and generalizations when comparing nature, sociology, economics, and culture.

Each country in the quiz series is examined through 25 questions and includes a sequence of five modules.

Module 1: General Information: 1. Borders, Country Map, 2. Flag Symbolism, 3. Coat of Arms Symbolism, 4. Toponymy, Etymology of Names, 5. Money

Module 2: Nature: 1. Mountains, 3. Water Resources, 3. Landscape Features, 4. Flora, 5. Fauna

Module 3: People: 1. Nations, ethnic groups, 2. Languages, linguistics, 3. National dishes, cuisine 4. People’s way of life (rules of behavior, traditions) 5. Famous people of the past and present

Module 4: Economics: 1. Urbanization, capital city 2. Agriculture, food security 3. Export, Trade, 4. Energy, transport, technology, 5. Attractions, tourism

Module 5: Culture: 1. Music, 2. Sports, 3. Religion, 4. Holidays, festivals, 5. Art

The online quiz includes problem question and question with possible answer options.

The series of online quizzes «Amazing Russia: The Complete Quiz Guide: Explore Every Region» is also useful for broadening horizons, career guidance, and developing critical thinking.

Amazing North Korea. Kaleidoscope of questions. General information

North Korea General 1

Why is the demilitarized zone (DMZ) needed? Until 1945, Korea was a Japanese colony. The «Land of the Rising Sun» annexed Korea as early as 1910. During the war against Japanese militarism, Soviet and US troops occupied Korea, expelling the Japanese invaders. The dividing line between Soviet and American units became the 38th parallel. However, Korea was not restored as an independent unified state. The civil war of 1950—1953, internationalized by external intervention, divided the country. In 2022, the area of North Korea (120,540 sq. km) is no larger than…

1. Armenia 2. South Korea 3. Azerbaijan 4. Georgia 5. Tajikistan 6. Israel

North Korea General 2

What does the star on the flag symbolize? The red color on the North Korean flag represents revolutionary patriotism and the spirit of struggle; white represents the purity of ideals; blue represents the aspiration to unite with revolutionary forces worldwide in the fight for the triumph of independence, friendship, and peace. Which country’s flag does not feature a star?

1. Turkey 2. China 3. USA 4. Morocco 5. Poland 6. Vietnam

North Korea General 3

How often are mountains depicted on coats of arms? The state emblem of North Korea consists of an oval of rice ears bound with a red ribbon bearing the name of the state. Inside the oval is a red five-pointed star radiating bright rays, a hydroelectric power station, and above it — a mountain…

1. Ararat 2. Himalayas 3. Belukha 4. Karakoram 5. Paektu 6. K2 7. Dolomites

North Korea General 4

What do the Koreas have in common? The names of the states differ after the division. The unofficial name of North Korea is Choson — the name of the Korean state that existed from 1392 to 1897 (Choson). North Koreans call South Korea «Nam Choson» (Southern Choson). South Koreans, in turn, call their country «Hanguk» — the State of Han. The word «Han» referred to three Korean proto-state formations that arose south of the Han River in the 3rd–2nd centuries BCE. These were the oldest Korean «states,» not connected to Chinese culture, unlike Ancient Choson. And South Koreans call North Korea…

1. Mekhan 2. Paektu 3. Kymgan 4. Land of the People’s Happiness 5. Bukhan

North Korea General 5