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Cold War at Its Height — Quiz

Question 3 • World History

In what way did the political situation in Vietnam resemble that of Korea in the 1950s?

Answer

A

Both Vietnam and Korea were allied with the United States but then shifted allegiance to the Soviet Union.

B

Both Vietnam and Korea were unified, Communist countries who then voted to become democracies.

C

Both Vietnam and Korea were divided and suffered when the South invaded the North.

D

Both Vietnam and Korea were divided into a Communist North and a non-Communist South.

Explanation

Both countries were divided during the Cold War into a Communist North and a non-Communist South. Korea was divided at the 38th parallel, while Vietnam was divided near the 17th parallel after the French defeat. Choice C is incorrect because in both cases the North invaded the South, not the other way around.

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