Cold War Review 2019
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Questions and Answers
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After World War II, who remained as Superpowers?
- A.
Germany and the United States
- B.
Japan and Germany
- C.
The United States and the Soviet Union
- D.
Berlin and Hungary
Correct Answer
C. The United States and the Soviet UnionExplanation
After WWII, only two superpowers remained: the United States and the Soviet Union. Before World War II, the superpowers consisted of Europe, Japan, United States, and the Soviet Union because they were stronger than the rest of the nations. When Europe and Japan were affected negatively, only the Soviet Union and the United States remained as superpowers.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which part of Berlin was prosperous and succeeded quickly?
- A.
Western Berlin, the democratic side.
- B.
Western Berlin, the communist side.
- C.
Eastern Berlin, the democratic side.
- D.
Eastern Berlin, the communist side.
Correct Answer
A. Western Berlin, the democratic side.Explanation
There were many differences between West Berlin and East Berlin. West Berlin, which was democratic, had a lot of prosperity while East Berlin, which was communist, was dealing with people who were unhappy and job-less. Eventually, people who lived in East Berlin wanted to live in West Berlin and fled to escape communism. To seal the two sides off, East Germany built a wall in 1961 to stop the people fleeing. This led to people getting angrier and trying to find other ways around.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which Doctrine was created by President Truman to help stop the spread of communism?
- A.
Nixon Doctrine.
- B.
Marshall Doctrine.
- C.
NATO Doctrine.
- D.
Truman Doctrine.
Correct Answer
D. Truman Doctrine.Explanation
The Truman Doctrine was created by President Truman to help limit the spread of communism to the areas already under Soviet control. The Truman Doctrine has guided America for decades. It helped America resist Soviet expansion to other parts in Europe of elsewhere in the world.Rate this question:
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- 4.
The Berlin Wall was built in order to
- A.
Stop the flow of supplies from West Germany to West Berlin.
- B.
Prevent food from entering Poland.
- C.
Prevent the smuggling of arms to anti-Soviet forces
- D.
Prevent East Germans from defecting to West Germany
Correct Answer
D. Prevent East Germans from defecting to West GermanyExplanation
The Berlin Wall was built to prevent East Germans from defecting to West Germany. The wall was constructed by the German Democratic Republic (East Germany) in 1961 to halt the mass migration of its citizens to the capitalist West. It was a physical barrier that divided the city of Berlin, making it extremely difficult for East Germans to escape to the West. The wall was heavily guarded and fortified, with barbed wire, guard towers, and armed soldiers. Its purpose was to enforce the separation between the communist East and the democratic West, and to maintain control over the East German population.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What two countries were involved in the Space Race?
- A.
Great Britian & United States
- B.
United States & Soviet Union
- C.
China & United States
- D.
The United Nations
- E.
Great Britian & Soviet Union
Correct Answer
B. United States & Soviet UnionExplanation
During the Space Race, which occurred from the late 1950s to the early 1970s, the two main countries involved were the United States and the Soviet Union. This competition was a race to demonstrate technological superiority and dominance in space exploration between the two superpowers during the Cold War. The United States and the Soviet Union engaged in various achievements, such as launching satellites, sending humans to space, and ultimately landing astronauts on the moon. Their rivalry in space exploration had significant political, technological, and cultural implications.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What was the Iron Curtain?
- A.
The line that seperated Berlin form Communism to Non Communism
- B.
The line that seperated Japan from Communism to NonCommunism
- C.
The line that seperated china from communism to Noncommunism.
- D.
The line that seperated Europe from Communism to NonCommunism
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D. The line that seperated Europe from Communism to NonCommunismExplanation
The Iron Curtain refers to the ideological and physical boundary that divided Europe into two separate areas after World War II. It was a symbolic representation of the divide between Western democratic countries, led by the United States, and Eastern European countries under Soviet influence and communist rule. The Iron Curtain effectively isolated Eastern Europe from the rest of the world, limiting the flow of information, goods, and people. The term "Iron Curtain" was popularized by Winston Churchill in a speech in 1946, and it became a powerful symbol of the Cold War division between East and West.Rate this question:
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- 7.
The most tense 13 days of the Cold War occurred during the event known as the _________ ________ ________ in Oct. 1962 as a "standoff between the two major superpowers".
Correct Answer
Cuban Missle Crisis, cuban missile crisis, Cuban missile crisis, Cuban Missile Crisis, Cuban missile crisis, cuban missile crisisExplanation
The correct answer is "Cuban Missile Crisis". This event refers to the tense 13 days in October 1962 when the United States and the Soviet Union were in a standoff over the placement of nuclear missiles in Cuba. It is considered one of the most dangerous moments of the Cold War, as it brought the world to the brink of nuclear war.Rate this question:
- 8.
The Fall of the Berlin Wall occurred in 1989 and was relatively:
- A.
Restricted movements by the Eastern side
- B.
Violent actions
- C.
Peacefully interactions by all sides involved
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. Peacefully interactions by all sides involvedExplanation
The Fall of the Berlin Wall occurred in 1989 and was relatively peaceful interactions by all sides involved. This means that the dismantling of the wall was not accompanied by violent actions or restricted movements by the Eastern side. Instead, there was a peaceful resolution and cooperation between the different parties involved in the event.Rate this question:
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- 9.
The Space Race was part of which war?
- A.
World War II
- B.
Korean War
- C.
Cold War
- D.
World War I
Correct Answer
C. Cold WarExplanation
During the Cold War, the United States and the Soviet Union engaged in a competition known as the Space Race. This race involved the development and exploration of space technologies, with both countries striving to achieve milestones such as launching satellites and sending humans to space. The Space Race was a significant aspect of the Cold War as it symbolized the ideological and technological rivalry between the two superpowers. Therefore, the correct answer is the Cold War.Rate this question:
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- 10.
The Cold War spanned from 1945 to 1990.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The statement is true because the Cold War is generally accepted to have started after World War II in 1945 and ended with the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991. During this period, there was a political and ideological standoff between the United States and the Soviet Union, characterized by tension, proxy wars, and the threat of nuclear conflict. The Cold War had a significant impact on global politics and shaped the world order for several decades.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Why do you think that the Soviets were opposed to capitalist way of life?
- A.
The system created competition between people and inequalities
- B.
The system was showing slow economic growth
- C.
The communists system was growing much faster
- D.
The Soviet Union leader outlawed capitalism because it was unfair
Correct Answer
A. The system created competition between people and inequalitiesExplanation
The Soviets were opposed to the capitalist way of life because it created competition between people and resulted in inequalities. In a capitalist system, individuals and businesses compete for resources and profits, leading to a hierarchical society where some people accumulate wealth while others struggle. The Soviets believed in a more egalitarian society where resources and benefits were distributed equally among the population. They saw capitalism as a system that perpetuated social and economic disparities, which contradicted their communist ideals of equality and collective ownership.Rate this question:
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- 12.
The threat of nuclear war- Mutual Assured Destruction(MAD) kept the Cold War "hot".
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
During the Cold War, the concept of Mutual Assured Destruction (MAD) was a deterrent strategy that aimed to prevent nuclear war between the United States and the Soviet Union. MAD posited that if one side were to initiate a nuclear attack, the other side would retaliate with equal or greater force, resulting in the complete destruction of both nations. This balance of power was believed to discourage either side from starting a nuclear war. Therefore, the statement that the threat of nuclear war- Mutual Assured Destruction (MAD) kept the Cold War "hot" is false, as MAD was intended to prevent a hot war.Rate this question:
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- 13.
The domino theory stated that the US did not want to see any nation fall into communist hands, once one nation fell, then more would fall.... the topple effect of dominos....
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The explanation for the given correct answer is that the domino theory was a belief held by the US during the Cold War era. It suggested that if one country in a region became communist, then neighboring countries would also fall to communism, like a chain reaction. This theory influenced US foreign policy and led to interventions in countries such as Vietnam and Korea, in an effort to prevent the spread of communism. Therefore, the statement that the US did not want to see any nation fall into communist hands and that more nations would fall once one fell aligns with the domino theory, making the answer true.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Containment of communism was one of the main goals of the US during the Cold War.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
During the Cold War, the United States aimed to contain the spread of communism, which was seen as a threat to democracy and capitalism. This goal was pursued through various means such as military interventions, economic aid to non-communist countries, and the formation of alliances like NATO. The US believed that by containing communism, they could prevent its further expansion and protect their own interests and values. Therefore, the statement that containment of communism was one of the main goals of the US during the Cold War is true.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Read the following portion from the speech by President Truman and answer the question below: "At the present moment in world history nearly every nation must choose between alternative ways of life. The choice is too often not a free one. One way of life is based upon the will of the majority, and is distinguished by free institutions, representative government, free elections, guarantees of individual liberty, freedom of speech and religion, and freedom from political oppression. The second way of life is based upon the will of a minority forcibly imposed upon the majority. It relies upon terror and oppression, a controlled press and radio; fixed elections, and the suppression of personal freedoms. I believe that it must be the policy of the United States to support free peoples who are resisting attempted subjugation by armed minorities or by outside pressures. I believe that we must assist free peoples to work out their own destinies in their own way. I believe that our help should be primarily through economic and financial aid which is essential to economic stability and orderly political processes. . . . . .The seeds of totalitarian regimes are nurtured by misery and want. They spread and grow in the evil soil of poverty and strife. They reach their full growth when the hope of a people for a better life has died. We must keep that hope alive." - US President Harry S. Truman What are the two choices that nations have to choose from according to Truman?
- A.
Force and destiny
- B.
Freedom and liberty
- C.
Democracy and communism
- D.
Hope and security
Correct Answer
C. Democracy and communismExplanation
The two choices that nations have to choose from according to Truman are democracy and communism.Rate this question:
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Read the portion of the speech by JFK, concerning the Cuban Missile Crisis answer the following question: "...Neither the United States of America nor the world community of nations can tolerate deliberate deception and offensive threats on the part of any nation, large or small. We no longer live in a world where only the actual firing of weapons represents a sufficient challenge to a nation's security to constitute maximum peril. Nuclear weapons are so destructive and ballistic missiles are so swift, that any substantially increased possibility of their use or any sudden change in their deployment may well be regarded as a definite threat to peace." Using the statement above, what would be the best representation term about the Cold War, that could describe this event?
- A.
Containment
- B.
NATO
- C.
MAD
- D.
Domino Theory
Correct Answer
C. MADExplanation
The best representation term about the Cold War that could describe this event is MAD (Mutually Assured Destruction). The excerpt from JFK's speech highlights the destructive power of nuclear weapons and the swift nature of ballistic missiles, emphasizing the increased possibility of their use as a definite threat to peace. MAD was a concept during the Cold War that suggested if both the United States and the Soviet Union possessed enough nuclear weapons to destroy each other, neither side would initiate a nuclear war out of fear of their own destruction. This concept played a significant role in maintaining the balance of power and preventing a nuclear conflict between the two superpowers.Rate this question:
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