Pre Korean War

Question 1

When did Korea become a protectorate of Japan

Answer 1

1905

Question 2

Who did the Koreans fight on the same side as in WW2

Answer 2

Japan

Question 3

What declaration made Korea independent in 1945

Answer 3

Potsdam declaration

Question 4

Who took over Japan after WW2

Answer 4

The USA

Question 5

Which superpower had its army in Manchuria after WW2

Answer 5

USSR

Question 6

Which European country had control in Indo-China: Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam

Answer 6

France

Question 7

At the Potsdam conference of 1945 Korea was taken from Japan and divided into two. What was the dividing line called?

Answer 7

38th parallel

Question 8

How much of the world’s gold reserve did the USA have in 1945

Answer 8

2/3

Question 9

How many warships did the USA have in 1945

Answer 9

1200

Question 10

How many long range B-52 bombers did the USA have in 1945

Answer 10

1000

Question 11

The RoK was formed in South Korea in 1948. What does RoK stand for?

Answer 11

Republic of Korea

Question 12

The DPRK was formed in North Korea in 1948. What does DPRK stand for

Answer 12

Democratic people’s Republic of Korea