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Korean and Vietnam War

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The idea that if South Vietnam fell to communism, other nations would soon follow...

a)

Vietnamization 

b)

Communism

c)

Domino Theory

d)

Imperialism

2.

He was the communist leader of North Vietnam

a)

Diem

b)

Johnson

c)

Ho Chi Minh

d)

Castro

3.

Which side ended up winning the war, if not militarily, politically due to the lack of support of the civilian population?

a)

United states

b)

South Vietnam

c)

North Vietnam

d)

North korea

4.

What was the domino theory?

a)

Game played by soldiers

b)

strategy for the communists to advance against US forces

c)

reason to stop the spread of communism

d)

app on a smart phone

5.

When the Korean War broke out in 1950, South Korea was supported by ________________.

a)

Russia

b)

China

c)

USA

d)

Cuba

6.

During the Korean War, what prevented the southern part of the peninsula from falling permanently to the invading forces?

a)

The threat of a Soviet naval blockade

b)

The assistance of the Chinese military

c)

The use of atomic weapons on northern cities

d)

The involvement of the UN forces under the command of the United States

7.

Vietcong

a)

South Vietnam force

b)

North Vietnam force

c)

North Vietnamese forces in South Vietnam

d)

Another name for Communists

8.

Stopped communism from spreading. The country was divided at 38th parallel and still is

a)

Korean War

b)

Vietnam War

c)

Chinese Civil War

d)

Cuban Missile Crisis

9.

True or False: The Korean War ended with North Korea taking over the government of South Korea and the country being united under communist rule.

a)

True

b)

False

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.

The president of the USA during the Korean War was

a)

Franklin Roosevelt

b)

Woodrow Wilson

c)

Harry Truman

d)

Joseph Stalin

12.

How many US soldiers died fighting in Vietnam?

a)

3,000

b)

20,000

c)

Over 50,000

d)

10,000

13.

What rule was Vietnam unified under 

a)

Democratic

b)

Communist

c)

Socialist 

d)

Monarchy

14.

What event sparked significant protests in the United States during the 1960's?

a)

WWII

b)

Vietnam War

c)

Cuban Missile Crisis

d)

WWI

15.

What happened when China decided to join the Korean War?

a)

They managed to conquer Korea.

b)

They helped North Korea push the USA and South Korean forces back across the 38th parallel.

c)

They could not defeat the USA and South Korea, so North Korean forces remained in China.

d)

They were attacked by the USA with nuclear weapons.

16.

What was the results of the USA using agent orange (check all that apply)?

a)

It killed Vietnamese people.

b)

It cleared away forest plants.

c)

It caused birth defects.

d)

It had little effect.

17.

A prolonged war (1954-1975) between the communist armies of North Vietnam who were supported by the Chinese and the non-communist armies of South Vietnam who were supported by the United States.

a)

World War I

b)

Korean War

c)

World War I

d)

Vietnam War

18.

The conflict between Communist North Korea and Non-Communist South Korea. The United Nations (led by the United States) helped South Korea.

a)

Korean War

b)

Vietnam War

c)

World War II

d)

World War III

19.

This was the name of the members of the communist guerrilla movement in Vietnam (North)

a)

Viet Cong

b)

Terrorists

c)

Viet Minh

d)

Republicans

20.

Communist leader of North Vietnam; used guerrilla warfare to fight anti-communist.

a)

General Douglas MacArthur

b)

Ho Chi Minh

c)

Kim Jun Un

d)

Mohandas Gandhi

21.

Which parallel was Korea divided along after the Korean War?

a)

17th parallel

b)

38th parallel

c)

45th parallel

d)

49th parallel

22.

What was the main reason for the United States' involvement in the Vietnam War?

a)

To support the spread of communism

b)

To prevent the spread of communism

c)

To gain control of Vietnam's resources

d)

To establish a military base in Asia

23.

Who was the leader of North Korea during the Korean War?

a)

Kim Jong-un

b)

Kim Il-sung

c)

Kim Jong-il

d)

Syngman Rhee

24.

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

a)

Victory and establishment of a democratic government in Vietnam

b)

Stalemate and division of Vietnam

c)

Withdrawal and unification of Vietnam under communist rule

d)

Continued military presence in Vietnam

25.

Which country was a major ally of North Vietnam during the Vietnam War?

a)

United States

b)

South Korea

c)

Soviet Union

d)

Japan