Ho Chi Minh Quiz

The given answer "True, that's him!" is correct because the statement "This is Ho Chi Minh" is true. The answer confirms that the person shown in the picture or described is indeed Ho Chi Minh.

The statement is incorrect. The Viet Minh, led by Ho Chi Minh, was a nationalist and communist organization in Vietnam that fought for independence from French colonial rule. It did not take over North Korea after World War II. North Korea, on the other hand, was under Soviet Union influence and eventually became a communist state led by Kim Il-sung.

During the Vietnam War, the United States did indeed go to war with North Vietnam with the intention of defeating Ho Chi Minh and the spread of communism. The US believed that by intervening in Vietnam, they could prevent the domino effect of communism spreading throughout Southeast Asia. The conflict lasted for several years and resulted in significant loss of life and resources for both sides. Ultimately, the US was unable to achieve its objective, and North Vietnam remained under communist control.

Ho Chi Minh was not the leader of South Korea, but rather the leader of North Vietnam. He was a key figure in the communist movement and played a significant role in the Vietnamese struggle for independence from French colonial rule. Therefore, the statement that he was the communist leader of North Korea is correct.

The statement "In The Lake of The Woods is historically accurate" is true. The novel by Tim O'Brien is known for its meticulous research and attention to detail in depicting historical events. It explores the Vietnam War and the political climate of the 1960s, incorporating real-life incidents and figures. O'Brien's portrayal of the war and its aftermath is widely regarded as accurate and authentic, making the novel a valuable resource for understanding the historical context of that time period.

He died during but not in the Tet Offensive earlier that year, 1968.

The statement is false because Ho Chi Minh, the Vietnamese revolutionary leader, was not alive during the time of the My Lai massacre. The My Lai massacre occurred in 1968 during the Vietnam War, while Ho Chi Minh died in 1969. Therefore, it is incorrect to say that he planned a series of aggressive attacks against South Korea in response to the My Lai incident.

The Viet Cong was an anti-capitalist group that arose in South Korea. They formed much later than the Viet Minh did. This made them completely different other than their motives and a couple cases where Viet Minh veterans decided to join them.

Vietnam was where he received the nickname "sorcerer" from the other men there.