Cold War Europe Map Quiz
Use YOUR map to answer the following questions.
- 1.
Which NATO country DOES NOT border a Warsaw Pact country?
- A.
France
- B.
West Germany
- C.
Greece
- D.
Norway
Correct Answer
A. FranceExplanation
France is the correct answer because it is the only option that does not share a border with any country that was part of the Warsaw Pact. West Germany shares a border with East Germany, Greece shares a border with Bulgaria, and Norway shares a border with the Soviet Union. However, France does not share a border with any Warsaw Pact country.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What is the capital of East Germany?
- A.
London
- B.
Paris
- C.
West Germany
- D.
Berlin
Correct Answer
D. BerlinExplanation
Berlin is the correct answer because prior to the reunification of Germany in 1990, East Germany was a separate country with Berlin as its capital. Therefore, Berlin was the capital of East Germany.Rate this question:
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- 3.
The "Iron Curtain" is a symbol of the division between what?
- A.
That no one can look inside the "Iron Window."
- B.
It divides communist countries in Europe from non-communist countries in Europe.
- C.
It separates the rich countries from the poor countries.
- D.
It is a giant wall that prevents people from moving from one side of Europe to the other.
Correct Answer
B. It divides communist countries in Europe from non-communist countries in Europe.Explanation
The correct answer is that the "Iron Curtain" is a symbol of the division between communist countries in Europe and non-communist countries in Europe. The term "Iron Curtain" was popularized by Winston Churchill to describe the ideological and physical separation that existed between the Eastern Bloc (communist countries) and the Western Bloc (non-communist countries) during the Cold War. The Iron Curtain represented the political, economic, and military divide between these two opposing sides, with the communist countries being under the influence of the Soviet Union and the non-communist countries aligned with the Western powers.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What island is in the northeastern corner of the map?
- A.
Ireland
- B.
Great Britain
- C.
Iceland
- D.
Portugal
Correct Answer
C. IcelandExplanation
Iceland is the correct answer because it is the only island among the options that is located in the northeastern corner of the map. Ireland and Great Britain are located to the west of the northeastern corner, while Portugal is located in the southwestern corner. Therefore, Iceland is the only option that fits the given criteria.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which country IS a member of NATO?
- A.
The Netherlands
- B.
Spain
- C.
Finland
- D.
Switerland
Correct Answer
A. The NetherlandsExplanation
The correct answer is the Netherlands because it is a member of NATO. NATO, which stands for North Atlantic Treaty Organization, is a political and military alliance of 30 countries, including the Netherlands, that aims to promote peace and security.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Which half of the city of Berlin is controlled by the communists?
- A.
The West
- B.
The North
- C.
The South
- D.
The East
Correct Answer
D. The EastExplanation
During the Cold War, Berlin was divided into four sectors controlled by the Allies: the United States, the United Kingdom, France, and the Soviet Union. The eastern part of the city, known as East Berlin, was controlled by the communists, specifically the Soviet Union. This division led to the construction of the Berlin Wall, separating East and West Berlin, and symbolizing the divide between the communist and capitalist worlds. The East was under communist control until the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Which body of water is bordered by both NATO and Warsaw Pact countries?
- A.
Atlantic Ocean
- B.
North Sea
- C.
Black Sea
- D.
Bay of Bengal
Correct Answer
C. Black SeaExplanation
The Black Sea is the correct answer because it is bordered by both NATO and Warsaw Pact countries. The NATO countries that border the Black Sea are Turkey, Bulgaria, and Romania, while the former Warsaw Pact countries that border it are Ukraine and Russia. This makes the Black Sea a unique body of water that has geopolitical significance due to its proximity to both NATO and Warsaw Pact nations.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Which country IS NOT communist?
- A.
Yugoslavia
- B.
Albania
- C.
Poland
- D.
Austria
Correct Answer
D. AustriaExplanation
Austria is not communist because it is a democratic country with a capitalist economic system. Unlike Yugoslavia, Albania, and Poland, which were all under communist rule at some point in history, Austria has never been a communist country.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Which country is part of the Warsaw Pact, but is on the "other side" of the "Iron Curtain?"
- A.
Albania
- B.
Yugoslavia
- C.
Turkey
- D.
Ireland
Correct Answer
A. AlbaniaExplanation
Albania is the correct answer because it was the only country among the options that was part of the Warsaw Pact, which was a military alliance of communist states in Central and Eastern Europe during the Cold War. Additionally, Albania was considered to be on the "other side" of the "Iron Curtain," which refers to the ideological and physical division between Western Europe and the Eastern Bloc during the Cold War.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Which TWO water bodies would be considered "behind" the "Iron Curtain?"
- A.
Atlantic Ocean
- B.
Baltic Sea
- C.
North Sea
- D.
Black Sea
Correct Answer(s)
B. Baltic Sea
D. Black SeaExplanation
The Baltic Sea and the Black Sea would be considered "behind" the "Iron Curtain" because during the Cold War, these two water bodies were located within the Eastern Bloc countries that were under Soviet influence and control. The Iron Curtain was a political and ideological division between Western Europe and the Eastern Bloc, and the Baltic Sea and the Black Sea were situated in countries that were part of the Eastern Bloc, such as Poland, East Germany, and the Soviet Union.Rate this question:
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