Question 1

In 1945, World War II left only these nations with the economic and military strength to significantly influence world affairs.

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United States, Soviet Union, Great Britain, France

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United States, Germany, Great Britain, France

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United States, Japan, Great Britain, France

Question 2

The occupying powers in Germany after the Second World War included all of the following except

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Italy

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United States

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France

Question 3

The Warsaw Pact was formed in 1953 in order to

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Counteract the power of NATO, as an alliance for communist nations.

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Create an alliance for Democratic nations in Europe.

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Combat the Axis Powers in Europe.

Question 4

All of the following were reasons for post-WWII tensions between the United States and Soviet Union except for

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The Soviet Union was upset that Roosevelt had allied with Churchill at the beginning of the war.

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The United States was upset the Stalin had allied with Hitler at the beginning of the war.

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The Soviet Union had sacrificed the most men during WWII.

Question 5

This philosopher first shares ideas about Communism in his book, "The Communist Manifesto". He is known as the Father of Communism.

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Karl Marx

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Harry S. Truman

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Vladimir Putin

Question 6

Which of the following best describes a communist state?

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All means of production are controlled by the state in order to distribute the wealth to those with the most need for it.

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A town elder determines how the wealth is controlled and distributed amongst the citizens.

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Citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf.

Question 7

Which nation believed in a capitalist system of free markets and multiple political parties?

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United States

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Soviet Union

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North Korea

Question 8

The Iron Curtain separates  _______  Western Europe from _______ Eastern Europe.

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Democratic, Communist

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Allied, Axis

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Communist, Democratic

Question 9

Which of the following was a result of Joseph Stalin's blockade of Berlin, Germany?

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The United States and its allies flew planes delivering supplies across the Soviet lines and into  Berlin.

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A counter-blockade of Moscow that led to the ultimate surrender of the Soviet Union.

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A genocide of European Jews located in the city of Berlin.

Question 10

Which of the following best describes the concept of M.A.D?

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Both the Soviet Union and United States recognized the cost of nuclear warfare was too high

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The Soviet Union created a physical divide between the communist and democratic portions of Germany.

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Both the United States and Soviet Union raced to determine who would receive space supremacy first.

Question 11

What sparked the start of the Cold War?

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Churchill's Iron Curtain speech

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Marx's Iron Curtain speech

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Truman's Iron Curtain speech

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Stalin's Iron Curtain speech

Question 12

What does NATO stand for?

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National Atlantic Treaty Organization

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National Atlantic Teamwork Organization

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National Alliance Treaty Organization

Question 13

The Soviets gave financial, military, and technical aid to Communist _______.

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China

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USA

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Japan

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Russia

Question 14

What is an arms race?

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A race to see who can create the best weapons the quickest

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To see who can sprint the fastest while carrying weights

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To see who has the strongest arms in the Army

Question 15

What would people build in their homes as a caution for future attacks?

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Fallout shelters

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Secret lairs

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Hideouts in their basements

Question 16

The Truman Doctrine practiced a policy of what?

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Containment

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Secrets

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Prevention

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Arms race

Question 17

Who was President of the US when the Cold War started?

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Harry S. Truman

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Franklin Roosevelt

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Winston Churchill

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Ms.Legenski

Question 18

The Cold War got its name from how cold it was when the war started.

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False

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True

Question 19

The Cold War was never actually fought on any battlefield.

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True

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False

Question 20

The Cold War came directly after WWII ended.

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True

Answer

False

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