Korean War Quiz

What were the two superpowers that emerged after World War II?

• United States and Germany

• United States and Japan

• United States and Soviet Union

• United States and China

Which line divided North and South Korea after Japan's surrender in 1945?

• The 17th parallel

• The 45th parallel

• The 38th parallel

• The 50th parallel

What was President Truman's main concern regarding North Korea?

• The spread of socialism

• The spread of capitalism

• The spread of communism

• The spread of democracy

Which general believed that total victory was the only acceptable outcome for the US?

• General MacArthur

• General Patton

• General Bradley

• General Eisenhower

What was the fate of General MacArthur during the Korean War?

• He retired

• He was promoted

• He was relieved of duty

• He was killed in action

When did peace talks for the Korean War begin?

• Summer of 1953

• Summer of 1952

• Summer of 1951

• Summer of 1950

What was the main reason for the stalemate during the Korean War?

• Harsh weather conditions

• Neither side gaining significant ground

• Intervention by other countries

• Lack of resources

How many US troops were killed during the Korean War?

• 36,000

• 46,000

• 26,000

• 56,000

Who took office in 1953 and was determined to end the Korean War?

• Harry Truman

• Dwight Eisenhower

• Lyndon B. Johnson

• John F. Kennedy

What is the current status of the 38th parallel?

• It is a heavily militarized zone

• It is a peaceful border

• It is a tourist attraction

• It no longer exists