Emblem of North Korea

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/emblem-of-north-korea

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the location?Democratic People's Republic of Korea
2. What is the primary elements?Red star, Mount Paektu, hydroelectric plant (Sup'ung Dam)
3. What does the red star on the North Korean emblem mean?The red star is a common symbol of communism and socialism. It shows that the workers and the ruling party are united.
4. Why is Mount Paektu shown on the emblem?Mount Paektu is North Korea's tallest mountain. It is also believed to be the birthplace of the Korean people, so it represents the country's identity and strength.

Socialist Heraldry: A design style for national symbols emphasizing labor, industry, and revolutionary ideals.
Stratovolcano: A large volcano characterized by its conical shape, built up by many layers of hardened lava.
Ideology: A system of ideas and ideals, especially one which forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy.