Korean War Quiz

When did the Korean War begin?

• June 25, 1950

• July 27, 1953

• August 15, 1945

• September 3, 1945

What was the boundary between North and South Korea at the start of the Korean War?

• 45th parallel

• 30th parallel

• 38th parallel

• 20th parallel

Who was the communist dictator of North Korea during the Korean War?

• Douglas MacArthur

• Syngman Rhee

• Kim Il Sung

• Mao Zedong

What was the main reason for the United States to enter the Korean War?

• To expand its territory

• To support the Soviet Union

• To gain control of Korean resources

• To fight against international communism

What was the outcome of the Inch’on Landing during the Korean War?

• Pushed the North Koreans out of Seoul

• Led to the capture of Pyongyang

• Resulted in a ceasefire agreement

• Forced the Chinese to retreat

Who was the commander in charge of the Asian theater during the Korean War?

• Douglas MacArthur

• Harry Truman

• Joseph Martin

• Dean Acheson

When did the adversaries sign an armistice to end the Korean War?

• April 11, 1951

• August 15, 1945

• July 27, 1953

• June 25, 1950

How many civilians died during the Korean War?

• About 10 percent of Korea's prewar population

• More than 50 percent of Korea's prewar population

• No civilians died

• Less than 1 percent of Korea's prewar population

Where is the Korean War Veterans Memorial located?

• Near the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

• In Seoul, South Korea

• In Tokyo, Japan

• In Pyongyang, North Korea

How many Americans died in action during the Korean War?

• More than 100,000

• No Americans died

• Less than 10,000

• Nearly 40,000