AP World History : War and Civil Conflict

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for AP World History

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Example Questions

Example Question #281 : War And Civil Conflict

What was the resulting end of the Korean War?

Possible Answers:

none of the above

an armistice

a peace treaty 

a demarcation of space

no formal agreement 

Correct answer:

an armistice

Explanation:

The Korean War, which involved North Korea (supported by China) and South Korea (supported by the United States), ended in an armistice and not a formal peace treaty. The results of this are still felt on the Korean peninsula, where tensions between the north and south remain high to this day. 

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