6.3 Hot Wars of the Cold War

What event marked the beginning of the Korean War?

• The division of Korea into two states in 1945

• The invasion of South Korea by North Korea in 1950

• The withdrawal of US and USSR forces in 1949

• The signing of the Panmunjon Armistice in 1953

Who was the leader of North Korea during the Korean War?

• Syngman Rhee

• Kim Il Sung

• Mao Zedong

• Joseph Stalin

Which country led the forces to expel North Korean invaders during the Korean War?

• China

• Soviet Union

• United States

• United Kingdom

Who was the US military leader during the Korean War?

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

• George Patton

• Douglas MacArthur

• Omar Bradley

Which two countries supported North Korea during the Korean War?

• United States and United Kingdom

• China and Soviet Union

• Japan and South Korea

• France and Germany

What was the outcome of the Korean War in terms of territorial changes?

• North Korea gained significant territory

• South Korea gained significant territory

• The border was established at its initial point

• Korea was unified under one government

What agreement ratified the border between North and South Korea in 1953?

• Treaty of Versailles

• Panmunjon Armistice

• Geneva Convention

• Yalta Agreement

Who led the Cuban guerrilla that defeated the US-allied dictator Batista in 1959?

• Che Guevara

• Fidel Castro

• Raul Castro

• Camilo Cienfuegos

What was the US response to the communist revolution in Cuba?

• Economic blockade and unsuccessful invasion attempt

• Diplomatic recognition and trade agreements

• Military alliance and defense pact

• Humanitarian aid and support

What did Cuba agree to install on its island in cooperation with the USSR?

• US military bases

• Soviet missiles, planes, and men

• United Nations peacekeepers

• NATO defense systems