Question

Immediately following World War II, the Korean Peninsula? A) was absorbed into China.
B) became caught in a war with Russia.
C) was divided at the 38th parallel.
D) came under Japanese control.

Answer 1

C

Answer 2

I'd say (C). North Korea fell under Soviet influence while South Korea fell under US influence. Both were expected to merge later on, but Kim Il Sung had other ideas.

Answer 3

It was split along the 38th parallel because the allied victory in world war 2