History Quiz on China and Korea

Who took complete control of China in October 1949?

• Mao Zedong

• Chiang Kai-shek

• Sun Yat-sen

• Deng Xiaoping

What was the purpose of the Treaty of Friendship, Alliance and Mutual Assistance signed in February 1950?

• To establish trade relations

• To balance power between USA and USSR

• To end the Korean War

• To promote democracy in Asia

Which parallel was the temporary dividing line between North and South Korea?

• 45th parallel

• 38th parallel

• 30th parallel

• 50th parallel

Who ruled North Korea after it was split into two?

• A Communist dictator

• A democratic leader

• A monarch

• A military general

Why did North Korea invade South Korea in 1950?

• To gain control of resources

• To unify Korea under communism

• To establish trade routes

• To gain international recognition

What was the outcome of the Korean War in 1953?

• A peace treaty was signed

• An armistice was signed

• North Korea won

• South Korea won

Which country boycotted the UN Security Council, allowing the US to assist South Korea?

• China

• USSR

• Japan

• Vietnam

Who was the leader of the Viet Minh in Vietnam?

• Ho Chi Minh

• Ngo Dinh Diem

• Le Duan

• Vo Nguyen Giap

What was the main fear of the Americans regarding Vietnam in 1955?

• Vietnam would become a monarchy

• Vietnam would fall to Communism

• Vietnam would become a trade rival

• Vietnam would join NATO

What was the aim of the Viet Minh?

• To unite Vietnam under a communist government

• To establish a monarchy in Vietnam

• To promote trade with the West

• To join the United Nations