Division of Korea
why was korea divided?
Due to the Korean War, and both countries negotiating a peace deal.
True or False.
South Korea crossed the DMZ (38th parallel) first
False
Which country was the first one to help South Korea when the War emerged?
United States of America.
Roughly how many civilians died in the Korean War?
2-3 million
What happened to North Korean citizens after the War ended.
-Strip of human rights
-The ban of religion
-Confined in North Korea forever
which country crossed the line that separates both the Korea's?
North korea.
Did Joseph Stalin influence the war
Yes
Which countries from the United Nations participated in the Korean War?
Points will go to whichever team can get more than 6.
Australia, Netherlands, U.K, turkey, France, Canada, New Zealand, Philippines, Thailand, South Africa, Greece, Belgium, Luxembourg, Ethiopia and Columbia.
How many refugees were there after the War ended?
5.8 million people.
Inheriting anxiety, hyper-vigilance and distrust.
What was the line that separated Korea called?
38th parallel
How many days was Seoul captured in?
3 days.
Why was the Soviet Union so involved in the Korean War?
Expand communist influence, test US resolve, gain strategic position in Asia.
How many U.S soldiers died in captivity?
8,000+
Which jobs did women inherit after the War?
War widows opened shops, worked as peddlers (travelling sales-person) and maids
Which country took control of the North area of Korea?
USSR or Soviet Union
The name of the North Korean leader in 1950?
Kim il sung
Why was America so heavily influenced in the War?
The U.S wanted to stop Korea from falling to Communism. (Fear of domino effect.)
What was the infamous American massacre of South Korean refugees called?
No Gun Ri Massacre
How many Koreans were separated from their families?
10 million
who decided the 38th parallel?
Two U.S army officers Colonel Charles H. Bonesteel III and Major Dean Rusk
What date did the Korean War start?
June 25th, 1950
How did USSR leader Joseph Stalin heavily influence and help North Korea?
By supplying the latest USSR technology, such as small arms (guns), tanks, anti-tank misses, jets, etc.
Which South Korean president ordered the infamous Bodo League massacre?
Syngman Rhee
Why was there such an increase of Christianity in Korea after the War?
War trauma increased religious participation. American churches provided aid, giving Christianity favourable reputation.