North & South Korea 9A

Why was North and South Korea split after World War 2?

• Korea was split due to a cultural divide
• Korea was split due to a disagreement over trade routes
• Korea was split after World War 2 when Japan lost the territory.

• Korea was split due to a natural disaster

North Korea would be described as a ________.

• monarchy
• oligarchy
• democracy

• dictatorship

South Korea would be described as a _______ government.

• democratic
• monarchic
• totalitarian
• autocratic

Which of the following pairings is correct?

• North Korea = unlimited

  South Korea = limited

• North Korea = limited

  South Korea = limited

• North Korea = limited

  South Korea = unlimited

• North Korea = unlimited

  South Korea = unlimited

After the land of North and South Korea was divided - which of the following best explains why the relationship between the two countries did not remain peaceful?

• Political differences, historical disagreements, and alliances

• Social unrest, technological advancements, and environmental concerns
• Religious conflicts, territorial disputes, and language differences

• Geographical disputes, cultural differences, and economic competition

What happened after North Korea captured most of the Korean Peninsula?

• Korean War broke out
• The United Nations disbanded
• South Korea invaded North Korea
• North Korea surrendered peacefully

Who aided in South Korea's fight to regain their land?

• Russia
• The United Nations, primarily led by the United States
• Japan
• China

Why did the United States help South Korea in the Korean War?

• To support North Korea in the conflict
• Preventing the spread of communism in Asia

• To gain access to South Korea's natural resources
• To establish a military base in Asia

Who aided North Korea in the Korean War?

• China
• Japan
• Russia
• South Korea

Why did China help North Korea in the Korean War?

• To prevent the spread of capitalism (United States politics)

• To support the United States
• To gain control over South Korea
• To promote democracy in the region