Exploring the Korean War: Causes and Key Events

What year did Japan annex Korea and begin its control?

• 1910

• 1945

• 1950

• 1939

How long did Japan control Korea before its liberation in 1945?

• 45 years

• 50 years

• 25 years

• 35 years

Which parallel line was used to divide Korea into two zones?

• 45th Parallel

• 38th Parallel

• Prime Meridian

• Equator

Who led the Communist North Korea after the division?

• Kim Il-sung

• Joseph Stalin

• Mao Zedong

• Sigmundry

Which country's forces did the UN deploy to assist South Korea in 1950?

• France

• China

• Soviet Union

• United States

What significant action did General MacArthur take in September 1950?

• Negotiated with North Korea

• Withdrew from Korea

• Signed a peace treaty

• Launched a naval attack on Incheon

When did the UN forces recapture Seoul after the Chinese and North Korean invasion?

• July 1953

• October 1950

• January 1951

• April 1951

What led President Truman to dismiss General MacArthur?

• Espionage accusations

• Health issues

• Public disagreement with administration policies

• Loss in battle

What was the main reason for the ceasefire in the Korean War?

• Victory by South Korea

• Victory by North Korea

• Stalemate and high casualties

• Nuclear threat

What was the primary goal of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) as influenced by the Korean War?

• Military defense organization in Europe

• Economic sanctions on North Korea

• Trade agreements with Asia

• Cultural exchanges with communist countries