Korean War Quiz

Find out how much you know about the Korean War. It's easy; all you have to do is answer the questions below and see what kind of score you get. You'll find out soon enough.

The Korean War was a major chapter in military history. People who think they know their history should do well on this quiz. Try it for yourself and see how much you really know.

Created by: Canny
  1. What is the war known as in South Korea? It started on...
  2. Which of the following countries did NOT fight on the side of the United Nations?
  3. The United States and Soviet Union agreed to divide Korea along which parallel?
  4. In the early stages of combat around August 1950, what operation was the defense mainly involved in?
  5. The joint US/Korean counterattack began in which city?
  6. On what battlefront did the Chinese enter the war?
  7. What gave the North Koreans a huge advantage early in the war?
  8. What weapon turned the tide for the UN forces?
  9. Approximately what percentage of South Koreans killed were civilians?
  10. The war was a political disaster for the Soviet Union

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