The Korean War

Before World War II, Korea was ruled by

• Russia

• China

• Japan

• USA

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

• 35^th

• 36^th

• 37^th

• 38^th

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.

What happened on 25^th June 1950?

• South Korea started border skirmishes along the 38^th parallel.

• The USA withdrew from South Korea.

• North Korea invaded South Korea.

• The UN sent help to South Korea.

How did the USA get involved in the Korean War?

• They dropped nuclear bombs to force North Korea into surrendering.

• They saved South Korea after it was invaded, then chased the North Korean forces into China.

• They helped to negotiate for South Korea to surrender.

• They fought directly with the USSR in Korea.

The president of the USA during the Korean War was

• Franklin Roosevelt

• Woodrow Wilson

• Harry Truman

• Joseph Stalin

What happened when China decided to join the Korean War?

• They managed to conquer Korea.

• They helped North Korea push the USA and South Korean forces back across the 38^th parallel.

• They could not defeat the USA and South Korea, so North Korean forces remained in China.

• They were attacked by the USA with nuclear weapons.

When did the fighting during the Korean War end?

• 1945

• 1950

• 1953

• 1965

What happened that ended the fighting in the Korean War? Select all the right answers.

• North Korea surrendered.

• Both sides agreed to an armistice to stop fighting.

• A demilitarised zone was created alone the 38^th parallel, which is the current border.

• A peace treaty was signed to end the war.