4.1 Korean War

• What years did the Korean War last?

  1950 to 1953
• The Korean Peninsula was divided along the 38th parallel, with North Korea being Communist and South Korea being democratic.
• The main combatants in the Korean War were North Korea and South Korea, backed by the Soviet Union and the United States, respectively, in a proxy conflict
• Who were the key figures in the Korean War?

  Kim Il-sung, Syngman Rhee, Douglas MacArthur
• The Korean War ended with a ceasefire that maintained the division of the peninsula.
• Following World War II, the Korean Peninsula was divided along the 38th parallel.
• What ideological system did North Korea adopt during the Korean War?

  Communism
• Sequence the main causes of the Korean War:

  1️⃣ Division of the Korean Peninsula along the 38th parallel

  2️⃣ Deep ideological differences between North and South Korea

  3️⃣ Soviet support to North Korea

  4️⃣ U.S. intervention to defend South Korea
• Soviet support to North Korea strengthened their military capabilities, emboldening Kim Il-sung to invade the South.
• Who led North Korea during the Korean War?

  Kim Il-sung
• Match the major players of the Korean War with their roles or alliances:

  North Korea ↔️ Invaded South Korea, supported by Soviet Union and China

  South Korea ↔️ Defended against North Korea, supported by the United States

  United States ↔️ Led the UN coalition to defend South Korea
• South Korea was supported by the United Nations and led by the United States during the Korean War.
• Douglas MacArthur was a key figure in the U.S.-led UN forces during the Korean War.
• What role did China play in the Korean War?

  Supported North Korea
• Who was the leader of North Korea during the Korean War?

  Kim Il-sung
• South Korea was supported by the United Nations during the Korean War.
• Which notable figure led the UN coalition in supporting South Korea?

  Douglas MacArthur
• North Korea invaded South Korea, supported by the Soviet Union and China
• Syngman Rhee was the leader of South Korea during the Korean War.
• Match the country with its role in the Korean War:

  North Korea ↔️ Invaded South Korea

  South Korea ↔️ Defended against invasion

  United States ↔️ Led UN coalition
• The Soviet Union provided military support to North Korea during the Korean War.
• The Soviet Union supported North Korea militarily and financially
• When did the Korean War begin and end?

  1950-1953
• The original division of Korea was along the 38th parallel.
• Following World War II, Korea was divided along the 38th parallel.
• What type of government did North Korea adopt after World War II?

  Communism
• The United States supported South Korea because it embraced democracy.
• Which two countries supported North Korea militarily during the Korean War?

  Soviet Union and China
• Match the major player with their role or alliance in the Korean War:

  North Korea ↔️ Aggressor under Kim Il-sung

  South Korea ↔️ Defended with UN support

  United States ↔️ Led UN forces

  China ↔️ Supported North Korea
• Who was the leader of North Korea during the Korean War?

  Kim Il-sung
• South Korea was invaded by North Korea but defended with UN support led by the United States
• Douglas MacArthur led the UN forces supporting South Korea during the Korean War.
• Which country supported North Korea militarily during the Korean War?

  China
• The Soviet Union supplied North Korea with equipment and resources
• Match the major player in the Korean War with their role or alliance:

  North Korea ↔️ Aggressor seeking reunification under communism

  South Korea ↔️ Victim of invasion defended with UN support

  United States ↔️ Led UN forces supporting South Korea

  China ↔️ Supported North Korea militarily

  Soviet Union ↔️ Supplied North Korea with equipment
• In which year did the Korean War begin?

  1950
• The Korean War ended with a ceasefire in 1953
• The Korean War maintained the division of the Korean Peninsula along the 38th parallel.
• What was the significance of the Inchon Landing during the Korean War?

  Turning point
• Order the key events of the Korean War chronologically:

  1️⃣ Initial Invasion by North Korea

  2️⃣ UN Intervention led by the United States

  3️⃣ Inchon Landing

  4️⃣ Ceasefire in 1953