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The Korean War and the Cold War

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 4hrs 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What was the significance of 38 degrees north latitude?

a)

It was the line that divided North Korea from South Korea

b)

It was the site of the largest battle of the Korean War

c)

It marked the point where American troops first landed in Korea

2.

From the information presented in the movie, what can you infer about the North Korean government?

a)

It enjoys a warm relationship with the United States government

b)

It stopped being Communist once the Soviet Union broke up

c)

It does not hold free elections

3.

Which term best describes General MacArthur's tactics during the Korean War?

a)

Aggressive

b)

Fearful

c)

Slow as a slug

4.

What did the Cold War have in common with the Korean War?

a)

Both were fought over territory in Asia.

b)

Both were fought to stop the spread of democracy.

c)

Both turned into long standoffs, with no clear winner.

5.

Why did China enter the Korean War?

a)

It was asked to by the Soviet Union.

b)

It was attacked by the United States.

c)

It felt threatened by U.S. troops on its border.

6.

What two nations were in competition with each other during the Cold War?

a)

United States and Soviet Union

b)

England and France

c)

Germany and Italy

7.

Why did the United States become involved in the Korean War?

a)

to contain communism

b)

to colonize Korea

c)

to spread communism

8.

Where was Korea divided?

a)

18 parallel

b)

34 parallel

c)

38 parallel

9.

What does NATO stand for?

a)

North Atlantic Treaty Organization

b)

North American Treaty Organization

c)

North American Truce Organization

10.

What is Communism?

a)

people taking a chance to start a new business

b)

the government having complete control of businesses and property

c)

a democratic government with personal freedoms and economic opportunities

11.

What were the results of the Korean War?

a)

The two sections of Korea reunited

b)

North Korea & South Korea remained divided

c)

The Soviet Union took control of both sections of Korea

12.
What color was associated with communism?
a)
Orange
b)
Red
c)
Blue
d)
Green
13.

Who was put in charge of the American forces in Korea and even wanted to use the atomic bomb against China?

a)

John Bassilone

b)

Douglas MacArthur

c)

Harry Truman

14.

Korea was a _________________ of Japan until the end of WWII.

a)

colony

b)

territory

c)

country