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23 Cards in this Set
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What type of government does North Korea have? South Korea?
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~ N. Korea:Communist
~ S. Korea: Non-Communist; Nationalists |
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What country ruled Korea and when?
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~ China
~ 100 BC-300 AD |
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On what line is Korea divided on?
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38th parallel
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What happened in 1950?
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The armies of North Korea attacked South Korea.
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When did the Korean War end?
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1953
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Are the two Koreas constantly fighting?
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No, during the 1990's developed close relations.
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What covers much of South Korea?
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mountains
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Where do most South Koreans live?
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coastal areas
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T or F: During the summer, a monsoons from the south brings hot, humid weather.
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True. In the winter, a monsoon blows in from the north, bringing cold, dry weather
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Which Korea has a good economy?
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South Korea
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What dominates South Korea's economy?
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Manufacturing and trade; country is leading exporter in ships, cars, textiles, computers, and electronic appliances
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What are the major crops in South Korea?
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rice, barley, onions, potatoes, cabbage, apples, and tangerines
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T or F: People in the two Koreas belong to different ethnic groups
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False:belong to the same
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What is South Korea's capital?
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Seoul
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What are South Korea's main religions?
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Buddhism, Confucianism, and Christianity
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What river separates North Korea from China?
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Yalu River
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What mostly makes up North Korea?
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hills and mountains separated by deep, narrow valleys
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Who controls the economy of North Korea?
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the government
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Does North Korea grow enough food to feed the country?
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No, North Korea relies heavily on international food aid.
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What is a famine?
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severe food shortage
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About how many people does North Korea have?
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22.7 million
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What is the capital of North Korea?
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Pyongyang
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Who were the Silla?
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From AD 668 to 935, Silla united much of the peninsula.
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