War in Vietnam, 1954-75 (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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Who led the Viet Minh forces that fought against French colonial rule from 1946?
Who led the Viet Minh forces that fought against French colonial rule from 1946?
Ho Chi Minh
In which year did the Battle of Dien Bien Phu result in French defeat?
In which year did the Battle of Dien Bien Phu result in French defeat?
1954
What percentage of France's war costs against the Viet Minh did the US pay?
What percentage of France's war costs against the Viet Minh did the US pay?
80%
What did the Geneva Accords of 1954 establish in Vietnam?
What did the Geneva Accords of 1954 establish in Vietnam?
Division at 17th parallel
Along which parallel was Vietnam divided by the Geneva Accords?
Along which parallel was Vietnam divided by the Geneva Accords?
17th parallel
Who led North Vietnam after the division in 1954?
Who led North Vietnam after the division in 1954?
Ho Chi Minh
In which year did Ngo Dinh Diem become president of South Vietnam?
In which year did Ngo Dinh Diem become president of South Vietnam?
1955
What was Eisenhower's 'domino theory'?
What was Eisenhower's 'domino theory'?
If one country falls, others follow
When was SEATO (Southeast Asia Treaty Organisation) established?
When was SEATO (Southeast Asia Treaty Organisation) established?
September 1954
What major problem did Diem's government face regarding religion in South Vietnam?
What major problem did Diem's government face regarding religion in South Vietnam?
He was Catholic, population Buddhist
What did the term 'Viet Cong' (VC) stand for?
What did the term 'Viet Cong' (VC) stand for?
Vietnamese Communists
What did ARVN stand for?
What did ARVN stand for?
Army of the Republic of Vietnam