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What served as a line of latitude that was used as a de facto demarcation between North and South Korea?
What served as a line of latitude that was used as a de facto demarcation between North and South Korea?
- The 20th parallel
- The 17th parallel
- The 38th parallel (correct)
- The 40th parallel
The division of Korea into two states was a result of what major historical event?
The division of Korea into two states was a result of what major historical event?
- The Vietnam War
- World War II
- The Cold War (correct)
- The French Indochina War
Which of these had a significant impact on the development of vastly different political systems in North and South Korea?
Which of these had a significant impact on the development of vastly different political systems in North and South Korea?
- The Vietnam War
- The Chinese Civil War
- The French Indochina War
- The Korean War (correct)
Which occupation force controlled North Korea after the end of World War II?
Which occupation force controlled North Korea after the end of World War II?
Which of these is NOT a geopolitical factor mentioned as impacting the Korean peninsula?
Which of these is NOT a geopolitical factor mentioned as impacting the Korean peninsula?
The Korean Demarcation Line originated primarily from which event?
The Korean Demarcation Line originated primarily from which event?
Which of these correctly describes the political system that took root in North Korea after the division?
Which of these correctly describes the political system that took root in North Korea after the division?
Which of these was a significant impact of the Korean Demarcation Line on the peninsula?
Which of these was a significant impact of the Korean Demarcation Line on the peninsula?
Which of the following is a popular spot for observing the Korean border from the South?
Which of the following is a popular spot for observing the Korean border from the South?
What is the name of the industrial city located within the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)?
What is the name of the industrial city located within the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)?
What is the name of the area where the Korean border is located?
What is the name of the area where the Korean border is located?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Joint Security Area?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Joint Security Area?
What event is associated with the phrase "I am a Berliner"?
What event is associated with the phrase "I am a Berliner"?
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DMZ
DMZ
A demilitarized zone, 8 to 10 km wide on each side of the Korean demarcation line.
Joint Security Area
Joint Security Area
An international area within the DMZ, serving as a diplomatic zone monitored by the UN.
Dark tourism
Dark tourism
Tourism that involves visiting dark or macabre sites, such as attractions near the Korean border like Mount Oda.
Kaesŏng City
Kaesŏng City
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Berlin Wall
Berlin Wall
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Korean Demarcation Line
Korean Demarcation Line
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Origin of the Korean border
Origin of the Korean border
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38th Parallel
38th Parallel
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Soviet and American occupation
Soviet and American occupation
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Korean War
Korean War
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Armistice Agreement of 1953
Armistice Agreement of 1953
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Political ideologies in Korea
Political ideologies in Korea
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Kim Dynasty
Kim Dynasty
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