Korean War Quiz

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Instructions: Often called the 'Forgotten War,' the Korean conflict shaped the Cold War era. How much do you remember?

1.
In what year did the Korean War begin?
A
1948
B
1951
C
1949
D
1950
2.
What parallel divided North and South Korea?
A
The 39th Parallel
B
The 38th Parallel
C
The 37th Parallel
D
The 36th Parallel
3.
Which general commanded UN forces in Korea and was later fired by President Truman?
A
Douglas MacArthur
B
George Patton
C
Dwight Eisenhower
D
Omar Bradley
4.
Why did President Truman relieve General MacArthur of his command?
A
He retired voluntarily
B
He lost a major battle
C
He publicly disagreed with Truman's limited war policy
D
He refused to follow orders
5.
What was the brilliant amphibious landing behind enemy lines that turned the tide of the war?
A
The Seoul Offensive
B
The Pusan Landing
C
The Wonsan Invasion
D
The Inchon Landing
6.
Which country entered the Korean War on the side of North Korea in late 1950?
A
China
B
Japan
C
The Soviet Union
D
Vietnam
7.
What was the famous battle where U.S. Marines fought their way out of a Chinese encirclement in brutal cold?
A
The Battle of Pusan
B
The Battle of the Chosin Reservoir
C
The Battle of Heartbreak Ridge
D
The Battle of Pork Chop Hill
8.
In what year was the armistice signed that ended active fighting?
A
1951
B
1954
C
1953
D
1952
9.
What popular TV show, running from 1972-1983, was set during the Korean War?
A
China Beach
B
M*A*S*H
C
Hogan's Heroes
D
Combat!
10.
Approximately how many American service members died in the Korean War?
A
About 75,000
B
About 55,000
C
About 20,000
D
About 37,000
11.
What nickname was given to the Korean War because it received less public attention than WWII or Vietnam?
A
The Unknown Conflict
B
The Forgotten War
C
The Hidden War
D
The Silent War
12.
Which U.S. President was elected partly on a promise to end the Korean War?
A
Dwight Eisenhower
B
Richard Nixon
C
Harry Truman
D
John F. Kennedy
13.
What was the defensive perimeter that UN forces held in the southeast corner of Korea in 1950?
A
The Seoul Line
B
The Inchon Defensive
C
The Pusan Perimeter
D
The DMZ
14.
What type of aircraft became famous during the Korean War for air-to-air combat?
A
P-51 Mustangs
B
F-86 Sabres
C
B-29 bombers
D
F-4 Phantoms
15.
Has a formal peace treaty ever been signed to officially end the Korean War?
A
Yes, in 1960
B
Yes, in 1975
C
Yes, in 1954
D
No, only an armistice

Answer Key

Question 1

D. 1950

Question 2

B. The 38th Parallel

Question 3

A. Douglas MacArthur

Question 4

C. He publicly disagreed with Truman's limited war policy

Question 5

D. The Inchon Landing

Question 6

A. China

Question 7

B. The Battle of the Chosin Reservoir

Question 8

C. 1953

Question 9

B. M*A*S*H

Question 10

D. About 37,000

Question 11

B. The Forgotten War

Question 12

A. Dwight Eisenhower

Question 13

C. The Pusan Perimeter

Question 14

B. F-86 Sabres

Question 15

D. No, only an armistice

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