S. Korea Culture
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Women are considered more ______ than males
Women are considered more independent than males
What is South Korea's traditional dish?
South Korea traditional dish is Kimchi
How many people pass away during the Korean war?
2 million people died in the Korean war
Which two groups helped Korea become independent?
The United States and the Soviet Union divided the peninsula into two zones of influence
How long was Kim Jong-il president?
He was president from 1994-2011
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The _____ son has the responsibility of taking care of his elderly parents
The eldest son has the responsibility of taking care of his elderly parents
When passing or receiving food at the dinner table you should always use how many hands?
You should always pass or receive food with two hands
When year did Korea split into South Korea and North Korea?
Korea split into South Korea and North Korea in the year 1948
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Who were North Korea allies during the Korean war?
Who were South Korea allies during the Korean war?
North Korea allies were China and Russia
South Korea allies were America and 15 other countries
How long was Kim Sung president?
Kim Sung was president from 1972-1994
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_____ generally receive the best education and remain more dependent upon their family/parents
Sons generally receive the best education and remain more dependent upon their family/parents
Who's served first when its time to eat?
The elders are served first
Name the U.S president that allowed the United States army to help in the Korean war
President Harry Truman
What year did the Korean war end?
The Korean war ended in 1953
What was Kim Sung's role during the Korean war?
Kim Sung ordered his army to invade South Korea. He was the president of North Korea during the Korean war
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Young people stay with their parents UNTIL they get _____
Young people stay with their parents UNTIL they get married
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Do not point with your _______ or leave them sticking out of your bowl
Do not point with your Chopsticks or leave them sticking out of your bowl
What year did the Korean war start?
The Korean war started in 1950
What is the DMZ? Explain the purpose of it and what happens there on the daily....
The demilitarized zone is a border barrier that divides the Korean Peninsula in half. Soldiers are guarding the border day and night
Who is the current president of North Korea? Tell me two interesting things about him...
Kim Jong-un is the current president of North Korea....
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Social organization is heavily influenced by _____ and ______
Social organization is heavily influenced by gender and age
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Food and dining are important parts of Korean culture and are used to build _________
Food and dining are important parts of Korean culture and are used to build relationships
Why did the United States decide to help South Korea during the Korean war? What did we not want to happen?
The United States decided to help South Korea because we did not want Communism to spread
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When North Korea invaded South Korea they conquered every city except for ______
When North Korea invaded South Korea they conquered every city except for Busan
Tell me about Kim Sung's childhood growing up.....
Childhood: When Japan invaded Korea, Kim II-sung was a child. His parents were among many Koreans who fled to Manchuria to escape Japanese rule
He attended school and became active in a communist youth group