Korean War

Before World War II, Korea was ruled by

• Russia

• China

• Japan

• USA

Korea was divided along the __________ Parallel after World War II.

• 35^th

• 36^th

• 37^th

• 38^th

Who backs North Korea after World War II?

• United States

• Soviet Union

• Japan

• China

Who backs South Korea after World War II?

• United States

• Soviet Union

• Japan

• China

Two mile wide area on the border without any military or weapons.

• Demilitarized Zone

• 38th Parallel

• DMV

• Yalu River

The Korean War ended in a stalemate.

• True

• False

What year did the Korean War begin?

• 1945

• 1949

• 1950

• 1953

The truce agreement that stopped the fighting in the Korean War in 1953…

• Made north and south Korea a united country

• Left North and South Korea divided by a DMZ at the 38th parallel

• Placed North Korea and South Korea under United Nations control

• Required North and South Korea to form democratic governments

Which country came to the assistance of North Korea after U.N. troops advanced?

• Vietnam

• Japan

• Britain

• China

Why did the Korean War start?

• South Korea attacked North Korea

• Russia engaged North Korean troops

• North Korea attacked South Korea

• Chinese troops came across the DMZ