The Korean War is one of the most important conflicts of the latter 20th century. It was not as long as some but definitely as ruthless as most. Many lost their lives in those battles, on both sides. Today, we still have to contend with a North Korea that is the direct result of that war, yet also with a peaceful and prosperous South Korea that may not have existed without it. Care to check your knowledge and memory of this war, or learn some interesting new facts? They await you in the quiz below...
The Korean War Began in ________ and ended in __________.
1949, 1953
1952, 1962
1950, 1953
1953,1959
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Who was the US president when the Korean War began?
Ronald Reagan
George Bush Senior
Harry Truman
Franklin Roosevelt
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True or False: The truce talks for the Korean war took six months.
They actually twoo a whole 2 years and 17 days.
True
False
4 of 15
How many korean war casualties were there as a result of the Korean War?
Nearly 5 million people died. More than half of these–about 10 percent of Korea's prewar population–were civilians.
About 10 million
About 1 million
About 2 million
About 5 million
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Which of these countries sent troops to the Korean War?
Germany
Israel
Switzerland
South Africa
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True or False: There are still over 7000 US troops unaccounted for.
True
False
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Which of these countries did NOT send troops to the Korean War?
Ethiopia
France
Spain
Canada
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The Korean War was the first war to see the use of ___________
The Korean War was the first to have real jet dogfights between the Russian MIG and the US F-80
Submarines able to launch at land targets
Submachine guns
Bombing planes
Jet Fighters
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Which US state had the most Korean War veterens?
California is first with 430,800. Florida 2nd with 294,000 and Texas is 4rd with 243,300
California
New York
Texas
Florida
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True or False: The Korean War is also known as "The Recalled War"
Quite the opposite, it's known as "The Forgotten War" because it got a lot less media and general attention compared to other wars like Vietnam.
True
False
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US soldiers adapted a "Shoot first, ask questions later" policy because...
The North Koreans had a strategy to fight UN forces by acting like refugees, getting close and then open fire and attack. US troops learned to shoot first.
The North Koreans would send suicide bombers
The North Koreans would send soldiers dressed as refugrees
The Chinese would send diseased people to spread sickness
The Chinese would send suicide bombers
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What was the highest ranking US soldier to be taken as prisoner during the war?
Major General William F. Dean was captured a month into the war and held prisoner until its end.
Major General
Sergeant First Class
Corporal
Sergeant Major
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What was one of the most prevalent injuries for US troops besides fighting?
At some places the battle areas were as cold as -54 fahrenheit (-47 celsius), causing a lot of deaths from the cold rather than the fighting.
Dehydration
Self Injury to get out of fighting
Frostbite
Heat Stroke
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How many US soldiers, roughly, died in the Korean War?
33,386 lost their lives in the Korean War, to be exact.
38,000
13,000
33,000
118,000
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What did the Chinese call the Korean War?
The War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea
The Holy War of Eastern Communism
The Communist Uprising of North Korea
The War to Unify Korea
You Have Much to Learn of This Conflict
So you don't know a lot about this war, that's part of why it was referred to as the Invisible War. It's not as talked... READ MORESo you don't know a lot about this war, that's part of why it was referred to as the Invisible War. It's not as talked about as other wars for some reason. But it's an important conflict that shaped the global map as we know it today, and has claimed the lives of many soldiers. To learn more, check out your mistakes and the answers below.
You have more knowledge than most about this war, which is known for being 'invisible' in the public eye compared to... READ MOREYou have more knowledge than most about this war, which is known for being 'invisible' in the public eye compared to other wars. It was an important conflict, and your knowledge reflects that. We're glad to see you remember most of the important facts. You hit a lot of questions but there are some still that you answered incorrectly. Don't you want to know a bit more? Why not check out your mistakes below OR take the quiz again?
Were you in Korea? There are still veterans around and if so, we thank you for your service! Either case, you have a... READ MOREWere you in Korea? There are still veterans around and if so, we thank you for your service! Either case, you have a really impressive knowledge of this important conflict, which claimed the lives of many brave soldiers and poor civilians. Your knowledge reflects the importance of this war. We hope you share your knowledge with others, because this conflict is still relevant to the current global map, and everyone should understand and remember it. Good for you!
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