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Lesson Plans - power and politics: divided peninsula: six decades of military and political tension in korea

Activity #1 Worksheet

Section 1 -- North Korea

What is the official name of North Korea?



When was North Korea formed?



Describe the terrain of North Korea.



What type of government does North Korea have?



Who is their leader?



How does North Korea's military rank when compared to other nations?




Section 2 -- South Korea



What is the official name of South Korea?



When was South Korea formed?



Describe the terrain of South Korea.



What type of government does South Korea have?



Who is their leader?



How does South Korea's military rank when compared to other nations?





Section 3 -- Neighboring Countries

Using the information on the Geography Game at http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2000/korea/, list several key facts about each of the countries surrounding North and South Korea.

Indonesia:


Philippines:


China:


Japan:


Malaysia:


Mongolia:


Russia:


Taiwan:


Vietnam:


Singapore:


Thailand:


 
 
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