The Korean War Quiz

Who led the amphibious invasion at Incheon, South Korea?

• General Walton Walker

• General Che

• General Matthew B. Ridgway

• General Douglas MacArthur

Which country established a communist provisional government in North Korea?

• United States

• Soviet Union

• United Kingdom

• China

What was the temperature during the North Korean winter as mentioned in the text?

• -5 degrees Fahrenheit

• -10 degrees Fahrenheit

• -15 degrees Fahrenheit

• -8 degrees Fahrenheit

Who was the commander of the 24th Infantry Division during the Korean War?

• General Douglas MacArthur

• General Matthew B. Ridgway

• General Walton Walker

• General John Smith

Which battle saw the US 10th Corps being encircled by over 120,000 Chinese soldiers?

• Battle of Seoul

• Battle of Unsan

• Battle of Inchon

• Battle of Chosin Reservoir

What was the main reason for President Truman to sack General MacArthur?

• Insufficient military strategy

• Lack of leadership skills

• Insubordinate behavior

• Poor communication with troops

Which country's troops were part of the coalition that came together for the international response in the Korean War?

• Italy

• Ethiopia

• France

• Germany

What was the name of the operation that saw a massive air reconnaissance effort revealing the People's Army holding their positions?

• Operation Ripper

• Operation Incheon

• Operation Wolfhound

• Operation Thunderbolt

What was the estimated minimum number of US casualties if there was a renewed march on Pyongyang?

• 100,000

• 200,000

• 400,000

• 300,000

What was the main philosophy of General Ridgeway and the UN forces during the Korean War?

• Guerrilla warfare

• Superior firepower

• Overwhelming numbers

• Psychological warfare