12 Questions
What doctrine did Kim Il-sung promote in North Korea?
Doctrine of self-sufficiency and isolation from the rest of the world.
What was the primary reason for North Korea's refusal to allow elections in the north?
They wanted to establish their dominance and influence in the region.
Which of the following statements about Syngman Rhee is correct?
He was deeply anti-communist and received support from the United States.
Why did the United States refuse to provide South Korea with large supplies of weapons?
The US was concerned that South Korea would use the weapons to attack North Korea.
What was the nature of tensions between North and South Korea from 1945 to 1948?
Relations were relatively hostile, but relatively quiet.
How did the Korean War differ from a typical civil war or proxy war?
It was a combination of both civil war and proxy war elements.
Which of the following statements about Korea's history is correct?
Korea was initially an independent and unified country before becoming a Japanese protectorate in 1905.
How did the Japanese treat the Korean people during their rule?
The Japanese oppressed any opposition from the Koreans and prioritized industrial development for their own benefit.
Which of the following statements about the resistance against the Japanese is true?
Resistance intensified with the outbreak of World War II, and one group led by Kim Il Sung fought against the Japanese.
What was the agreement reached at the Potsdam Conference regarding the occupation of Korea?
Korea would be divided into two occupation zones along the 38th parallel, with the Soviet Union occupying the north and the USA occupying the south.
What was the disagreement between the Soviet Union and the USA regarding the administration of Korea?
They agreed that Korea should be unified under a provisional government but could not agree on how to unite and administer it.
What was the situation in North Korea during the post-war occupation?
The Soviets were happy to allow Kim Il Sung to establish control through political committees and his loyal followers.
Test your knowledge on the Korean resistance against Japanese occupation from 1905 to 1945. Learn about the oppression faced by Koreans, industrial developments favoring the Japanese, and the resistance led by Kim II Sung during WWII.
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