Korean War Allies Quiz

During the Korean War (1950-1953), which countries were allies of North Korea?

• United States and Japan

• Soviet Union (U.S.S.R.) and China

• United Kingdom and France

• India and Australia

During the Korean War (1950-1953), which countries were allies of South Korea?

• United Nations (including United States and Great Britain)

• Soviet Union and China

• Japan and Germany

• France and Italy

What were the dates of the Korean War?

• June 25, 1950 - July 27, 1953

• September 1, 1939 - September 2, 1945

• July 28, 1914 - November 11, 1918

• December 7, 1941 - August 15, 1945

During which larger conflict did the Korean War take place?

• World War I

• The Cold War

• The Vietnam War

• World War II

What was the significance of the 38th parallel after World War II?

• It marked the division between North and South Vietnam

• It was the boundary between East and West Germany

• It divided Korea into North and South

• It separated the U.S. and the U.S.S.R.

Who occupied North Korea after World War II?

• United States

• China

• Japan

• U.S.S.R.

Which leader established a Communist government in North Korea?

• Syngman Rhee

• Kim Il Sung

• Mao Zedong

• Ho Chi Minh

During the Korean War, which country supported the South?

• U.S.S.R.

• China

• United States

• Japan

What significant event occurred on June 25, 1950, involving North Korea?

• North Korea signed a peace treaty with South Korea

• North Korea withdrew its troops from the 38th parallel

• North Korea, armed with Soviet tanks and weapons, crossed the 38th parallel and attacked South Korea

• North Korea joined the United Nations

What action did the United Nations Security Council take in response to the North Korean invasion?

• They imposed economic sanctions on North Korea

• They voted to send in troops to oppose the invasion

• They declared war on North Korea

• They requested peace talks between North and South Korea