Post-World War II Asia Quiz

Who led the communist forces to victory in China after World War II?

• Jiang Jieshi

• Kim Il Sung

• Mao Zedong

• Syngman Rhee

What was the main goal of the Great Leap Forward?

• To increase military power

• To improve diplomatic relations

• To increase farm and industrial production

• To expand territory

What was the result of the Cultural Revolution in China?

• Economic growth

• Slowed economy and threat of civil war

• Improved international relations

• Increased agricultural output

Which line divided North and South Korea after World War II?

• 49th parallel

• 38th parallel

• 45th parallel

• 40th parallel

What is the demilitarized zone (DMZ)?

• A military base in South Korea

• A border area between North and South Korea

• A trade agreement between China and Korea

• A peace treaty between the US and Korea

What was the effect of the Cultural Revolution?

• Strengthened traditional Chinese culture

• Led to economic prosperity

• Disrupted education and cultural institutions

• Improved international relations

How did the North Korean economy differ from the South Korean economy?

• North Korea focused on technology, South Korea on agriculture

• North Korea had a command economy, South Korea a market economy

• North Korea relied on tourism, South Korea on manufacturing

• North Korea was capitalist, South Korea was communist

The military arm of Mao Zedong’s Communist organization was the __________.

• the People’s Liberation Army

• the Nationalist Army

• the Occupied Shanghai Army

• the Taiwan Army

Which event marked the beginning of the Korean War?

• China declared war on Korea

• South Korea invaded North Korea

• North Korea invaded South Korea

• The United States withdrew from Korea

What was a major consequence of the Great Leap Forward in China?

• Improved relations with the Soviet Union

• Rapid industrialization and prosperity

• Expansion of Chinese territory

• Widespread famine and economic hardship