Dates & Times
How long did the Joseon Dynasty last over Korea?
It lasted 500+ years
Did the first ruler of North Korea approve of communism?
He did approve and encouraged it a lot
What was the capital of Korea before the split?
Seoul
North Korea was under which empires influence?
North Korea was under the USSR's influence of communism?
Which country hit Japan with 2 bombs?
The U.S.A.
When did the Joseon Dynasty start their reign over Korea (which year)?
1392
How many years did Syngman Rhee spend in the U.S.?
He stayed in the U.S. for 40 years
Where was the original border of North and South Korea placed?
The border was originally placed on the 38th parallel
Which empires surrounded Korea in the 19th century?
The Russian Empire and the Japanese Empire
What was the difference in the U.S.A.'s colonization of South Korea than the Soviets colonization of North Korea?
The U.S. were working against South Korean organizations while the Soviets were working with North Korean communities and aiding them financially
In what year did Japan launch an invasion on China?
1937
Who did the Soviets choose as the first leader for North Korea?
Kim Il-Sung
In which direction do you need to go from the center of Korea, to get to China?
a) South b) West c) North b) East
China is to the west of Korea
Which dynasty ruled the land of Korea for over 500 years?
The Joseon Dynasty
Did North Korea find success after the Soviets took over?
North Korea started to progress at unbelievable rates do to the help from the USSR
In what year did the Joeseon Dynasty end their reign over Korea?
1897
Who was the selected leader that the U.S. chose for South Korea?
Syngman Rhee
From which direction did the Soviets invade Korea?
They invaded Korea from the North
Which countries did the Japanese Empire defeat so that they could conquer Korea?
China and the USSR
The Korean War is a result of what?
The Cold War or the mess that South Korea was in giving the North opportunity to invade and take over
In what year did the Japanese take over Korea?
1910
Which Soviet leader accepted the offer from the U.S. about the border of the 2 Korea's
Joseph Stalin
Where in Japan did the 2 atomic bombs hit?
Hiroshima & Nagasaki
While Korea was under the Japanese Empire, which country did Japan try to invade?
Japan attempted to invade China
What happened 2 days after Japans surrender in WW2?
The U.S., afraid that the Soviets would conquer Korea before they even stepped foot on it, sent a proposition to them offering to split Korea in half.