Korean War Quiz

When did the Korean War begin?

• June 25, 1950

• August 1945

• April 11, 1951

• July 27, 1953

What was the boundary between North and South Korea called?

• The Demilitarized Zone

• The 38th parallel

• The Yalu River

• The Seoul Line

Which country supported North Korea during the Korean War?

• Japan

• United States

• China

• United Kingdom

Who was the U.S. President during the Korean War?

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• John F. Kennedy

• Harry Truman

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

What was the main reason the United States entered the Korean War?

• To retaliate against North Korean aggression

• To fight against international communism

• To support Japanese imperialism

• To gain territory

Which General was fired by President Truman for insubordination?

• General Colin Powell

• General George S. Patton

• General Dwight D. Eisenhower

• General Douglas MacArthur

How did the Korean War end?

• With a decisive victory for the South

• With a decisive victory for the North

• With an armistice agreement

• With a treaty signed in Geneva

What was the estimated number of civilian casualties in the Korean War?

• About 1 million

• More than 10 million

• About 2.5 million

• About 5 million

Which television series is the most famous representation of the Korean War in popular culture?

• Vietnam War Story

• M*A*S*H

• The Pacific

• Band of Brothers

What did the armistice agreement create along the 38th parallel?

• A demilitarized zone

• A trade zone

• A reunification zone

• A no-fly zone