Korean War Quiz

When did the Korean War begin?

• June 25, 1950

• July 27, 1953

• April 11, 1951

• August 15, 1945

What was the boundary between North and South Korea called?

• The Demilitarized Zone

• The 38th Parallel

• The 49th Parallel

• The Great Divide

Which country backed North Korea during the Korean War?

• The Soviet Union

• Vietnam

• China

• Japan

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

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• John F. Kennedy

• Harry Truman

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

• To help rebuild Korea after World War II

• To gain territory

• To fight against international communism

• To support the United Nations

Which General was fired by President Truman for insubordination?

• General George S. Patton

• General Colin Powell

• General Douglas MacArthur

• General Dwight D. Eisenhower

What was the outcome of the Korean War?

• A peace treaty was signed

• Victory for North Korea

• An armistice was signed, leaving Korea divided

• Victory for South Korea

How many American soldiers died in action during the Korean War?

• About 40,000

• About 50,000

• About 70,000

• About 60,000

What did the Korean War veterans memorial in Washington, D.C., feature?

• A series of 19 steel statues of servicemen

• A large wall with the names of all who served

• A fountain surrounded by plaques

• A single, large statue of a soldier

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

• M*A*S*H

• Band of Brothers

• Vietnam War Story

• The Pacific