The Korean War: A Divided Nation and the Road to Armistice

The Korean War began on June 25, 1950, when North Korea invaded South Korea. Despite initial successes, North Korea's advance was halted by UN forces, leading to a stalemate. Peace talks began in 1951, focusing on issues like prisoner repatriation. After two years, an Armistice was signed on July 27, 1953, establishing a Demilitarized Zone along the 38th parallel. The war left Korea divided, with a communist North and a democratic South.

What event marked the beginning of the Korean War?

• The signing of an Armistice

• The invasion of South Korea by North Korea

• The entry of China into the war

• The withdrawal of UN forces

Which country entered the Korean War to support North Korea, leading to a stalemate?

• India

• China

• United Kingdom

• Japan

What was a major issue during the peace negotiations that began in 1951?

• The division of Korea

• The repatriation of prisoners of war

• The economic aid to South Korea

• The withdrawal of Soviet troops

What was Dwight D. Eisenhower's role in the Korean War peace process?

• He led the UN forces in battle

• He was a negotiator for North Korea

• He formulated a plan for prisoner repatriation

• He signed the Armistice

What was the outcome of the Armistice signed on July 27, 1953?

• The withdrawal of all foreign troops

• A unified Korea under communist rule

• A clear victory for South Korea

• The establishment of a Demilitarized Zone

What was the status of Korea after the Armistice?

• Unified under a single government

• Under the control of the Soviet Union

• Divided into North and South with different political systems

• Occupied by the United Nations

Which side of Korea developed into a modern democracy after the war?

• North Korea

• South Korea

• Both North and South Korea

• Neither side