Korean War Quiz

When did the Korean War begin?

• September 3, 1945

• August 15, 1945

• July 27, 1953

• June 25, 1950

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

• 45th parallel

• 38th parallel

• 20th parallel

• 30th parallel

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

• Kim Il Sung

• Syngman Rhee

• Mao Zedong

• Joseph Martin

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

• To expand its territory

• To gain control of Korean resources

• To support the Soviet Union

• 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

• Caused the Chinese to retreat

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

• Douglas MacArthur

• Harry Truman

• Syngman Rhee

• Dean Acheson

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

• April 11, 1951

• July 27, 1953

• August 15, 1945

• June 25, 1950

How many civilians died during the Korean War?

• About 50 percent of Korea's prewar population

• About 10 percent of Korea's prewar population

• About 25 percent of Korea's prewar population

• Less than 1 percent of Korea's prewar population

Who was the President of the United States during the Korean War?

• Harry S. Truman

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

• John F. Kennedy

• Lyndon B. Johnson

Which country provided military support to North Korea during the Korean War?

• China

• Russia

• Japan

• India