During Korean War, aftermath of riot by Communist Chinese and North Korean POWs in prison camp on Pongam Island in South

During Korean War, aftermath of riot by Communist Chinese and North Korean POWs in prison camp on Pongam Island in South

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History, Social Studies, Other

9th - 10th Grade

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The transcript describes a violent riot at Pongam Prison Island involving communist prisoners. Following a transfer from Koji Island, nearly 4,000 prisoners staged a riot, resulting in 87 deaths. The riot was linked to a discovered escape plan and believed to coincide with communist propaganda efforts. UN guards responded with force, and security measures were increased post-riot.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event led to the transfer of prisoners to Pongam Prison Island?

A peaceful protest on Koji Island

A mass outbreak on Koji Island

A natural disaster on Koji Island

A diplomatic agreement

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many prisoners were involved in the riot on Pongam Prison Island?

1,000

4,000

2,500

5,000

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the immediate cause of the riot on Pongam Prison Island?

A guard's misconduct

A political speech

A food shortage

Discovery of an escape plan

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the response of the UN guards to the prisoners' actions during the riot?

Negotiated with the prisoners

Used tear gas

Opened fire with rifles and machine guns

Called for reinforcements

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What measures were taken by Allied guards after the riot?

Reduced the number of guards

Held a press conference

Increased security measures

Released some prisoners