Understanding the History and Conflict of Korea

Which empire did Korea belong to before being ruled by China?

• Mongolian Empire

• Russian Empire

• British Empire

• Ottoman Empire

In what year did Korea become an independent empire before being conquered by Japan?

• 1888

• 1910

• 1905

• 1897

What event led to the division of Korea into North and South?

• Korean War

• Vietnam War

• Cold War

• End of World War II

Which countries supported North Korea during the Korean War?

• Germany and Italy

• USA and Japan

• China and Soviet Union

• UK and France

What was the outcome of the Korean War in 1953?

• Ceasefire without peace declaration

• South conquered North

• North conquered South

• Peace treaty signed

How did South Korea's government differ from North Korea's in the late 20th century?

• South was a dictatorship, North a democracy

• Both were democracies

• Both were dictatorships

• South was a democracy, North a dictatorship

What action did North Korea take in 2006 that increased international tensions?

• Signed a peace treaty

• Disarmed nuclear weapons

• Tested nuclear weapons

• Joined the UN

What was the international response to North Korea's unauthorized rocket test in 2013?

• Ignored by the UN

• Economic aid

• Sanctions and travel bans

• Full military invasion

Which countries have supported South Korea in its conflicts with North Korea?

• China and Russia

• Japan and China

• USA and Japan

• Russia and Germany

What is a major difference in the economies of North and South Korea?

• South has a stable economy, North does not

• Both are highly developed

• Both are underdeveloped

• North is richer than South