WorksheetsThe Korean War and the Cold War
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 4hrs 30mins
What was the significance of 38 degrees north latitude?
It was the line that divided North Korea from South Korea
It was the site of the largest battle of the Korean War
It marked the point where American troops first landed in Korea
From the information presented in the movie, what can you infer about the North Korean government?
It enjoys a warm relationship with the United States government
It stopped being Communist once the Soviet Union broke up
It does not hold free elections
Which term best describes General MacArthur's tactics during the Korean War?
Aggressive
Fearful
Slow as a slug
What did the Cold War have in common with the Korean War?
Both were fought over territory in Asia.
Both were fought to stop the spread of democracy.
Both turned into long standoffs, with no clear winner.
Why did China enter the Korean War?
It was asked to by the Soviet Union.
It was attacked by the United States.
It felt threatened by U.S. troops on its border.
What two nations were in competition with each other during the Cold War?
United States and Soviet Union
England and France
Germany and Italy
Why did the United States become involved in the Korean War?
to contain communism
to colonize Korea
to spread communism
Where was Korea divided?
18 parallel
34 parallel
38 parallel
What does NATO stand for?
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
North American Treaty Organization
North American Truce Organization
What is Communism?
people taking a chance to start a new business
the government having complete control of businesses and property
a democratic government with personal freedoms and economic opportunities
What were the results of the Korean War?
The two sections of Korea reunited
North Korea & South Korea remained divided
The Soviet Union took control of both sections of Korea
Who was put in charge of the American forces in Korea and even wanted to use the atomic bomb against China?
John Bassilone
Douglas MacArthur
Harry Truman
Korea was a _________________ of Japan until the end of WWII.
colony
territory
country
