Korean War Quiz

What significant event happened to Korea in 1905?

• Korea gained independence

• Korea became a Japanese Protectorate

• Korea was annexed by China

• Korea declared war on Japan

Which country annexed Korea in 1910?

• China

• Russia

• Japan

• Mongolia

Why were there tensions within Korea in the immediate post-World War II period?

• Because of the division between North and South Korea after World War II

• Because Korea was never affected by World War II

• Because Korea was unified under one government

• Because Korea was not involved in any international conflicts

Why was Korea involved in the Cold War?

• Because it became a battleground for influence between the United States and the Soviet Union

• Because Korea was neutral during the Cold War

• Because Korea was isolated from global politics

• Because Korea was only involved in World War I

Which of the following best describes an attempt made in Korea between 1948 and 1950?

• Attempts to achieve unification

• Attempts to increase trade with Japan

• Attempts to expand territory into China

• Attempts to form a monarchy

The post-war occupation and partition of Korea contributed to tensions within the country after World War II because:

• It led to immediate peace and prosperity.

• It created divisions and hindered unification efforts.

• It resulted in successful national elections.

• It encouraged foreign investment in Korea.

Which country controlled Korea from 1910 to 1945?

• China

• Japan

• Soviet Union

• United States

After World War II, how was Korea divided by the Allies?

• Into three zones along the 45th parallel

• Into two zones along the 38th parallel

• Into four zones along the 30th parallel

• Into two zones along the 40th parallel

Which countries were responsible for liberating and occupying the two zones of Korea after World War II?

• China and Japan

• United States and Soviet Union

• United Kingdom and France

• Germany and Italy

The division of Korea after World War II contributed to tensions within Korea and became part of the Cold War because:

• The division was peaceful and both sides cooperated fully.

• The division led to separate occupation by the Soviet Union in the North and the United States in the South, creating ideological and political tensions.

• The division was ignored by both the Soviet Union and the United States.

• The division resulted in immediate unification of Korea.