Question

The map shows the Korean peninsula after World War II. According to the map, the two occupied zones of Korea were separated at the
a.47th parallel.
b.38th parallel.
c.51st parallel.
d.50th parallel.

Answer 1

The correct answer is B.

Answer 2

Answer:

The correct answer is B. The two occupied zones of Korea were separated at the 38th Parallel.

Explanation:

After Japan's surrender of World War II in 1945, Parallel 38 was established as the boundary between Soviet (North) and American (South) occupation zones. The parallel divided the Korean peninsula approximately in half. In 1948 the line became the border between the two newly created nations; South Korea and North Korea.