The Korean War — Quiz Answers

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During the first battle of the Korean War in June of 1950,

A
North Koreans took control of the South Korean capital of Seoul.
B
the United Nations pledged to come to the aid of North Korea.
C
the Soviet Union marched on South Korea and captured it within days.
D
South Koreans crossed the 38th parallel and continued into North Korea.
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When fighting began in the Korean War in 1950, what major advantage did North Korea possess?

A
North Korea was led by Syngman Rhee.
B
North Korea was led by Douglas MacArthur.
C
North Korea had a huge number of troops.
D
North Korea had the support of the United Nations.
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The Korean War officially began in 1950 when

A
South Korea held free elections but North Korea did not.
B
South Korea arrested and imprisoned thousands of communists.
C
North Korea crossed the 38th parallel and invaded South Korea.
D
North Korea sought the support of China and the Soviet Union.
7

Communism spread to China and to which of these countries during and immediately after World War II?

A
Vietnam, Iran, Israel, and Ethiopia
B
Turkey, Egypt, Vietnam, and Indonesia
C
Vietnam, Egypt, Indonesia, and Israel
D
Turkey, Vietnam, Japan, and India
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Which statement best describes the state of the Korean Peninsula after World War II?

A
Both South Korea and North Korea became democratic.
B
Both South Korea and North Korea became communist.
C
South Korea became communist; North Korea became democratic.
D
South Korea became democratic; North Korea became communist.
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In the years following World War II, the United States established a policy of containment to

A
eliminate all communist governments throughout the world.
B
ensure that communism was contained to the Soviet Union only.
C
keep the countries of Eastern Europe from becoming communist.
D
prevent the spread of communism outside of Eastern Europe.
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The Korean War officially began in 1950 when

A
North Korea sought the support of China and the Soviet Union.
B
South Korea arrested and imprisoned thousands of communists.
C
South Korea held free elections but North Korea did not.
D
North Korea crossed the 38th parallel and invaded South Korea.
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When fighting began in the Korean War in 1950, what major advantage did North Korea possess?

A
North Korea was led by Syngman Rhee.
B
North Korea was led by Douglas MacArthur.
C
North Korea had a huge number of troops.
D
North Korea had the support of the United Nations.
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In the years following World War II, the United States established a policy of containment to

A
eliminate all communist governments throughout the world.
B
ensure that communism was contained to the Soviet Union only.
C
keep the countries of Eastern Europe from becoming communist.
D
prevent the spread of communism outside of Eastern Europe.
18

Communism spread to China and to which of these countries during and immediately after World War II?

A
Vietnam, Iran, Israel, and Ethiopia
B
Vietnam, Egypt, Indonesia, and Israel
C
Turkey, Egypt, Vietnam, and Indonesia
D
Turkey, Vietnam, Japan, and India
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During the first battle of the Korean War in June of 1950,

A
North Koreans took control of the South Korean capital of Seoul.
B
the United Nations pledged to come to the aid of North Korea.
C
South Koreans crossed the 38th parallel and continued into North Korea.
D
the Soviet Union marched on South Korea and captured it within days.
20

In the years following World War II, the United States established a policy of containment to

A
keep the countries of Eastern Europe from becoming communist.
B
prevent the spread of communism outside of Eastern Europe.
C
eliminate all communist governments throughout the world.
D
ensure that communism was contained to the Soviet Union only.

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