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Quiz about Korea and Beyond Canada at War

Korea and Beyond, Canada at War Quiz

Test your knowladge at Canada's involvment in the Korean War and beyond.

A multiple-choice quiz by Keegan39. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Keegan39

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
267,438

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
331

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Question 1 of 10

1. The forces on North Korea crossed the 38th Parallel into South Korea, marking the start of hostilites that would span the length of three years. Which day was it? Hint

June 26, 1950

June 11, 1950

June 25, 1950

June 23 , 1950

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Question 2 of 10

2. On July 7, 1950 the Security Council of the UN recommended that all UN troops on the Korean peninsula were to be placed under a single commander. Who was he? Hint

General Douglas MacArthur

General John Pershing

General George Patton

Lieutenant General Matthew B. Ridgeway

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Question 3 of 10

3. The Royal Canadian Navy provided the first of Canada's aid to the UN Forces on July 12, 1950.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. In all, how many Canadians served in the Korean War? Hint

27,543

26,697

22,000

26,791

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Question 5 of 10

5. Canada lost 516 dead as a result of the Korean War.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. Tommy Prince, the most decorated Canadian soldier, earned 11 medals. How many of them where for service in Korea? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. The first Peacekeeping Monument stands on Confederation Boulevard in Ottawa. What is it called? Hint

Regeneration

Reconciliation

Reflection

Remembrance

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Question 8 of 10

8. How many Canadian troops were deployed to the Persian Gulf region between August 1990 and October 1991? Hint

3,500

5,400

6,000

5,100

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Question 9 of 10

9. When were Canadian Forces first involved in peacekeeping operations? Hint

1947

1950

1945

1954

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Question 10 of 10

10. The names of 1,000 Canadians are recorded in the Korean War Book of Remembrance?

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The forces on North Korea crossed the 38th Parallel into South Korea, marking the start of hostilites that would span the length of three years. Which day was it?

Answer: June 25, 1950

On 25 June a North Korean army crossed into the southern zone and advanced towards the capital, Seoul. The city fell in less than a week.

2. On July 7, 1950 the Security Council of the UN recommended that all UN troops on the Korean peninsula were to be placed under a single commander. Who was he?

Answer: General Douglas MacArthur

Following the invasion of South Korea by North Korea, MacArthur was named Commander of all UN forces in Korea.

3. The Royal Canadian Navy provided the first of Canada's aid to the UN Forces on July 12, 1950.

Answer: True

On July 12, 1950 three Canadian destroyers, HMCS Cayuga, HMCS Athabaskan and HMCS Sioux, were sent to Korean waters to serve under UN command.

4. In all, how many Canadians served in the Korean War?

Answer: 26,791

Altogether 26,791 Canadians served in the Korean war.

5. Canada lost 516 dead as a result of the Korean War.

Answer: True

The names of 516 Canadian war dead are inscribed in the Korea Book of Remembrance.

6. Tommy Prince, the most decorated Canadian soldier, earned 11 medals. How many of them where for service in Korea?

Answer: 3

During two tours of duty in the Korean War Tommy Prince earned the Korea Medal, the UN Service Medal and the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal for Korea. He was honourably discharged on October 28, 1953.

7. The first Peacekeeping Monument stands on Confederation Boulevard in Ottawa. What is it called?

Answer: Reconciliation

Since 1948, more than 110,000 Canadian peacekeepers have served in conflicts around the world. In 1988, UN peacekeepers were awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

8. How many Canadian troops were deployed to the Persian Gulf region between August 1990 and October 1991?

Answer: 5,100

Fortunately, no Canadian Forces members died in the course of the Gulf War.

9. When were Canadian Forces first involved in peacekeeping operations?

Answer: 1947

Canadian troops have served in over 72 missions since 1947, many of these as peacekeepers in conflict zones across the world.

10. The names of 1,000 Canadians are recorded in the Korean War Book of Remembrance?

Answer: False

The Korean Book of Remembrance is where 516 Canadian names are found.

Source: Author Keegan39

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