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Korean War

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Before World War II, Korea was ruled by

a)

Russia

b)

China

c)

Japan

d)

USA

2.

Korea was divided along the __________ Parallel after World War II.

a)

35th

b)

36th

c)

37th

d)

38th

3.

The first country in Asia to become communist in 1949 was

a)

Japan

b)

North Korea

c)

South Korea

d)

China

4.

Which of the statements are true about North Korea? Select all the right answers.

a)

The USA controlled North Korea after WWII.

b)

The USSR controlled North Korea after WWII.

c)

Kim Il Sung was the communist leader of North Korea.

d)

Syngman Rhee was the democratic leader of North Korea.

5.

Which of the statements are correct about South Korea? Select all the correct answers.

a)

The USA controlled South Korea after WWII.

b)

The USSR controlled South Korea after WWII.

c)

Syngman Rhee was the democratic leader of South Korea.

d)

Syngman Rhee was the communist leader of South Korea.

6.

How do we know that the Korean War broke out? Select all the right answers.

a)

North and South Korea were fighting each other.

b)

The UN was interfering in Korea.

c)

The USSR was fighting in Korea.

d)

The USA was fighting in Korea.

7.

How do we know that the Korean War was a proxy war?

a)

North Korea was fighting South Korea.

b)

The people in Korea were fighting one another.

c)

Foreign countries were fighting in the war.

d)

The UN tried to establish peace in Korea.

8.

How do we know that the Korean War was a civil war?

a)

The USA helped South Korea.

b)

The UN got involved in the war.

c)

North Korea was fighting South Korea.

d)

The USSR sent help to North Korea.

9.

What happened on 25th June 1950?

a)

South Korea started border skirmishes along the 38th parallel.

b)

The USA withdrew from South Korea.

c)

North Korea invaded South Korea.

d)

The UN sent help to South Korea.

10.

How did the USA get involved in the Korean War?

a)

They dropped nuclear bombs to force North Korea into surrendering.

b)

They saved South Korea after it was invaded, then chased the North Korean forces into China.

c)

They helped to negotiate for South Korea to surrender.

d)

They fought directly with the USSR in Korea.

11.

When did the fighting during the Korean War end?

a)

1945

b)

1950

c)

1953

d)

1965

12.
What year did the Korean War begin?
a)
1940
b)
1950
c)
1970
d)
1960
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
d)
Richard Nixon
14.
North Korea was supported by ________________, which has a _________________ government.
a)
U.S.S.R./communist
b)
U.S.S.R./democratic
c)
U.S.A./communist
d)
U.S.A./democratic
15.
South Korea was supported by ________________ which has a _________________ government.
a)
U.S.S.R./communist
b)
U.S.S.R./democratic
c)
U.S.A./communist
d)
U.S.A./democratic
16.
North Korea's first leader is _____________ while South Korea's first president is ________________.
a)
Kim Il Sung/ Syngman Rhee
b)
Kim Jong-il/ Park Geun-hye
c)
Kim Jong-un/ Song Joong-ki
d)
Kim Jong-kook/ Syngman Rhee
17.
The United Nations were involved in the Korean War to
a)
Protect international security
b)
Check communist aggression
c)
Prevent South Korea from falling to the North
d)
All of the above
18.

How did the Korean War end in 1953?

a)

It did not end, only reached a stalemate with an armistice signed

b)

South Korean victory

c)

North Korean victory

d)

UN took over Korea

19.

How many UN (United Nations) members sent troops to Korea?

a)

25

b)

15

c)

18

d)

24

20.

Where is Korea located?

a)

Easter Europe

b)

Eastern Asia

c)

Southern Asia

d)

Northern Asia

21.

Which country suffered the most during the Korean War and why?

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