The Korean War

Question 1

What’s another name for the Korean War?

Answer 1

The Forgotten War

Question 2

What country did communism come to power in?

Answer 2

China

Question 3

Who led the Chinese nationalist party?

Answer 3

Chiang Kai-Shek

Question 4

Who led the Chinese communist party?

Answer 4

Mao Zedong

Question 5

Who controlled North Korea?

Answer 5

Soviet Union

Question 6

Who controlled South Korea?

Answer 6

U.S.

Question 7

What is the line that divides North & South Korea?

Answer 7

38th Parallel

Question 8

What starts the Korean War?

Answer 8

North Korea invades South Korea

Question 9

What is the defensive line in the south east?

Answer 9

Pusan Perimeter

Question 10

What was the amphibious assault to recapture Seoul that can be considered as risky?

Answer 10

Invasion of Inch’on

Question 11

What is the river that Mac crossed that got him too close to China’s boarder?

Answer 11

Yalu River

Question 12

Why was MacArthur fired?

Answer 12

1. Mac criticized Truman publically
2. He sends a message of unconditional surrender
3. Insubordination

Question 13

Who won the election of 1952?

Answer 13

Eisenhower

Question 14

Did the U.S. win the war?

Answer 14

No because we didn’t gain anything

Question 15

What is the name of the incident where a U.S. spy plane was captured in Russia?

Answer 15

The U-2 Incident

Question 16

What is the name of the pilot of the U-2 Incident?

Answer 16

Gary Powers