Exploring the Korean and Vietnam Wars

Which parallel line marked the division of North and South Korea?

• The 42nd Parallel

• The 38th Parallel

• The 49th Parallel

• The 45th Parallel

Who was the leader of North Korea at the start of the Korean War?

• Kim Jong-un

• Kim Il-sung

• Syngman Rhee

• Mao Zedong

What was the main objective of the UN forces in the Korean War initially?

• To spread communism in the North

• To defend South Korea from Northern aggression

• To colonize the Korean peninsula

• To unite Korea under a single government

What was the main reason for the division of Korea after World War II?

• Economic disparities

• Religious differences

• Ideological differences between communism and capitalism

• Geographical disputes

Which leader declared the end of the Korean War with a treaty?

• John F. Kennedy

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

• Lyndon B. Johnson

• Harry Truman

How did the Korean War officially end?

• With a victory for the North

• With a ceasefire and treaty

• With ongoing conflicts

• With a victory for the South

Which country supported South Vietnam during the Vietnam War?

• North Korea

• The United States

• The Soviet Union

• China

What event triggered the direct involvement of US military in Vietnam?

• The Saigon Execution

• The Battle of Dien Bien Phu

• The Gulf of Tonkin Incident

• The Tet Offensive

What was the outcome of the Vietnam War for the United States?

• Annexation of Vietnam

• A withdrawal without victory

• A strategic victory

• Expansion of communism was halted

What was the main consequence of the Vietnam War for the US?

• Strengthened international relations

• Territorial expansion

• Economic boom

• Loss of military prestige