Korean QUIZ

Which two countries were in control of Koreas two zones at the end of WWII?

• France and Britain
• China and Japan
• United States and Soviet Union
• Canada and Germany

Who was excluded from the elections held in South Korea in 1946?

• Communists and Socialists
• The elderly
• Chinese immigrants
• Peasant farmers

What started the Korean War in 1950?

• United States dropped an atomic bomb on North Korea.
• South Korea invaded North Korea.
• China invaded North Korea.
• North Korea invaded South Korea.

Which two countries supported North Korea during the Korean War?

• The United States and the USSR
• China and the USSR
• Japan and the Philippines
• Britain and Taiwan

What was at the result of the Korean War?

• It ended with a stalemate at the 38th parallel.
• North Korea defeated South Korea and took over the entire region.
• Both North and South Korea were taken over by the Chinese.
• South Korea paid North Korea 1 billion dollars for their land.

True or False: There is no real natural boundary or major cultural difference between North and South Korea at the 38th parallel.

• True
• False

What is the Domino Theory?

• A great scheme for making delicious, affordable pizza.
• The idea that says that if children play more dominos in school, they will become better citizens.
• The idea that if one country becomes communist, its neighbors will also.
• The idea that communist and non communist nations should work together to prevent a WWIII from occurring.

Why did North Korea begin to isolate itself in 1956?

• North Koreans economy was not strong enough to compete with other world markets.
• They were not allowed to join the United Nations.
• Korean people do not like to interact with others who are not Korean.
• There was an attempted coup in 1956.

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

• The USA controlled South Korea after WWII.

• The USSR controlled South Korea after WWII.

What war ended in a stalemate (meaning nobody won)?

• World War I

• Korean War

• Civil War

• World War II