Cold War Timeline: Proxy Wars - 1950-1953: Korean War

According to the passage, what was the Korean War?

Who controlled Korea north of the 38th Parallel after World War II?

• The Soviets controlled Korea north of the 38th Parallel.

• The United States controlled Korea north of the 38th Parallel.

• Japan controlled Korea north of the 38th Parallel.

• China controlled Korea north of the 38th Parallel.

Who became the leader of communist North Korea after World War II?

• Kim Il-sung became the leader of communist North Korea.

• Mao Zedong became the leader of communist North Korea.

• Ho Chi Minh became the leader of communist North Korea.

• Joseph Stalin became the leader of communist North Korea.

The United States controlled Korea south of the 38th Parallel after World War II.

• True

• False

Which of the following statements is true about the Korean War?

• It lasted one year.

• It involved more than 40 countries.

• 90% of the UN soldiers were from the Soviet Union.

• The war started in 1945.

What was the main goal of North Korea when it invaded the south in 1950?

• The main goal was unifying the country under communist rule.

• To establish a democratic government in the south.

• To seek economic aid from the United States.

• To form an alliance with South Korea against China.

Who authorized troops to assist the South Koreans during the Korean War?

According to the passage, which countries contributed troops, equipment, and resources to North Korea?

According to the passage, at least how many people died in the fighting?

• 2.5 million

• 500,000

• 1 million

• 5 million

According to the passage, half of the people who died in the fighting were:

• Soldiers

• Civilians

• Politicians

• Prisoners