Korean War

During and before World War II, Korea was ruled by

Korea was divided along the __________ Parallel after World War II.

Who decided to split Korea before WWII ended?

• The USSR.

• The USA.

• The USSR and the USA.

• The UN.

The first country in Asia to become communist in 1949 was

Who was the leader of the first Asian country to become communist?

Which of the statements are true about North Korea? Select all the right answers.

• The USA controlled North Korea after WWII.

• The USSR controlled North Korea after WWII.

• Kim Il Sung was the communist leader of North Korea.

• Syngman Rhee was the democratic leader of North Korea.

Which of the statements are correct about South Korea? Select all the correct answers.

• The USA controlled South Korea after WWII.

• The USSR controlled South Korea after WWII.

• Syngman Rhee was the democratic leader of South Korea.

• Syngman Rhee was the communist leader of South Korea.

How do we know that the Korean War broke out?

• North and South Korea were fighting each other.

• The UN was interfering in Korea.

• The USSR was fighting in Korea.

• The USA was fighting in Korea.

Which of the statements are true? Select all the right answers.

• The USSR provided military equipment to North Korea even after it withdrew from Korea.

• The USA withdrew military equipment from South Korea because Syngman Rhee was too aggressive.

• Syngman Rhee was a democratic leader who was fair to the South Koreans.

• The Cold War tensions influenced what happened in Korea.

How do we know that the Korean War was a proxy war?

• North Korea was fighting South Korea.

• The people in Korea were fighting one another.

• Foreign countries were using the Koreans to fight for their own interests.

• The UN tried to establish peace in Korea.