Korean War Brainpop

What was the significance of 38 degrees north latitude?

• It was the line that divided North Korea from South Korea

• It marked the point where American troops first landed in Korea

• It separated the free part of Korea from the part occupied by Japan

• It was the site of the largest battle of the Korean War

Place the following events in sequence: A) Korea is occupied by Japan; B) Korea is occupied by the U.S. and U.S.S.R.; C) The Korean War breaks out

• C, A, B

• A, C, B

• A, B, C

• C, B, A

From the information presented in the movie, what can you infer about the North Korean government?

• It fairly distributes all wealth equally between all people

• It enjoys a warm relationship with the United States government

• It stopped being Communist once the Soviet Union broke up

• It does not hold free elections

Which word best describes Soviet foreign policy during the Cold War?

• Isolationist

• Expansionist

• Colonialist

• Terrorist

Which term best describes General MacArthur's tactics during the Korean War?

• Aggressive

• Conservative

• Slow-moving

• Bloodthirsty

What might have happened if President Truman had followed General MacArthur's advice? Choose the best answer.

• The U.S. would have launched a nuclear attack on North Korea

• The U.S. would have entered a major war against China

• The U.S. would have attacked the Soviet Union

• South Korea would have become a Communist state

What did the Cold War have in common with the Korean War?

• Both were fought over territory in Asia

• Both involved violent battles between American and Soviet forces

• Both turned into long standoffs, with no clear winner.

• Both were fought to stop the spread of democracy.

Why did China enter the Korean War?

• To spread Communism through the entire Korean peninsula

• It was asked to by the Soviet Union.

• It was attacked by the United States.

• It felt threatened by U.S. troops on its border

What can you infer about the Korean demilitarized zone from its name?

• It's the border between North and South Korea.

• Troops are not permitted to operate there.

• It's the spot where the peace agreement that ended the war was signed

• It straddles the 38th parallel.

When did the Korean War take place?

• 1941-1945

• 1950-1953

• 1965-1974

• 1979-1981