The Korean War: 5 Things to Know | History

Who controlled the southern half of Korea after Japan's surrender in 1945?

• North Korea

• China

• The Soviet Union

• The United States

What line divided Korea into two?

• The Equator

• The Prime Meridian

• The 38th Parallel

• The International Date Line

What was President Truman's main concern regarding North Korea?

• Overpopulation

• Lack of natural resources

• The spread of communism

• Economic instability

Which organization helped U.S. forces in the Korean War?

• The European Union

• ASEAN

• NATO

• The United Nations

What was a constant worry for soldiers during the Korean War?

• Wildlife attacks

• Disease, malnutrition, and frostbite

• Cyber attacks

• Getting lost

Who was relieved of duty for insubordination during the Korean War?

• President Truman

• President Dwight Eisenhower

• General Douglas MacArthur

• Joseph Stalin

What marked the end of the Korean War?

• A peace treaty

• A surrender

• An armistice

• A decisive battle

How many U.S. troops were killed during the Korean War?

• About 50,000

• About 36,000

• About 100,000

• About 10,000

What separates North and South Korea today?

• A wall

• A demilitarized zone

• A river

• A mountain range