North Korea 'readies rocket force'

Q: After U.S. stealth bomber flights over the Korean peninsula, North Korea said it put its missile units on stand-by to attack U.S. military bases in the Pacific, including Hawaii and Guam. Where is North Korea on this map?

Circle the area on this map


Q: North Korea often makes brash threats, but last month it declared its armistice with South Korea is "invalid" and cut telephone hotlines with the south. The Korean Peninsula was partitioned in 1945 after being ruled 35 years by . .

A. Russia

B. China

C. Japan

D. France

Q: After a three-year war, the territories of North and South Korea remained virtually unchanged. Their capitals are only 120 miles apart. What is the capital of North Korea?

A. Seoul

B. Pyongyang

C. Panmunjom

D. Hanoi

Q: What is the name of the family that has ruled North Korea since 1948?

A. Kim

B. Ho

C. Joseon

D. Mao

Q: Some observers believe Kim Jong-un is using the threats against the south and the United States to solidify his power in North Korea. When he succeeded his father he became . . .

A. World's youngest head of state

B. Supreme leader of North Korea

C. Commander of the army

D. All of the above


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