Question

The map shows Korea after World War II. What does the map indicate about Korea after World War II?

1) Korea was a part of China
2) Korea was a divided country
3) Korea was a part of Japan
4) Korea was a unified country

Answer 1

Post-World War II, 3) Korea was divided at the 38th parallel, with the north under Soviet influence and a pro-Soviet government, while the south was under American influence with a non-communist government.

Step-by-step explanation:

The map indicating Korea after World War II reveals that Korea was divided following the conclusion of the conflict. At the end of World War II, Korea was freed from Japanese rule and the Korean Peninsula was split at the 38th parallel.

The northern half came under Soviet control, establishing a pro-Soviet, communist government, while the southern part was under American control, where a non-communist government was backed. This division set the stage for the Korean War that started in 1950.