Vietnam War Quiz

What was a significant factor that led to the Vietnam War as an extension of the Cold War?

• Spread of democracy in Asia

• Spread of communism in Asia

• Economic alliances in Europe

• Technological advancements in warfare

Which countries in Asia were highlighted as part of the spread of communism that influenced the Vietnam War?

• China and South Korea

• Japan and China

• China and North Korea

• North Korea and South Korea

What was the status of Vietnam before WWII?

• Independent nation

• Colony of the United States

• Colony of France

• Part of the British Empire

Who seized control of French Indochina during World War II?

• Germany

• The United States

• Japan

• The Soviet Union

What movement emerged in Vietnam during WWII under Ho Chi Minh's leadership?

• The Vietcong

• The Khmer Rouge

• The Vietminh

• The Pathet Lao

What was the belief of Eisenhower regarding the spread of communism as mentioned in the context of Vietnam?

• He believed that if Vietnam fell to communism, it would not affect other regions.

• He believed that communism in Vietnam would not last long.

• He believed that if Vietnam fell to communism, the rest of Asia would follow.

• He believed that communism would be beneficial for Vietnam.

In what year did the French forces face a desperate situation at Dien Bien Phu?

• 1954

• 1962

• 1945

• 1970

How many French troops were surrounded by Vietminh forces at Dien Bien Phu in 1954?

• 5,000 troops

• 10,000 troops

• 15,000 troops

• 20,000 troops

What was the outcome for the French at Dien Bien Phu in 1954?

• French victory

• French retreat

• French surrender

• Ongoing conflict

What was the result of the Geneva Accords in 1954 regarding Vietnam?

• Vietnam was divided into North and South at the 17th parallel

• Vietnam remained a unified country

• Vietnam was divided into East and West

• Vietnam was fully controlled by France