The Cold War Roots of the Conflict

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the Cold War?

• A period of direct military conflict between America and the USSR

• A war fought in cold climates

• A war where no fighting ever took place between America and the USSR

• A war involving only economic competition

Multiple Choice

Which of the following were characteristics of the Soviet Union and East during the Cold War?

• Democracy

• Individual Freedom

• Totalitarianism

• Market economy

Multiple Choice

Which values were central to the U.S. and West during the Cold War?

• Democracy, Individual Freedom, Market economy

• Totalitarianism, Socialism, Communist

• Monarchy, Feudalism, Isolationism

• Imperialism, Militarism, Nationalism

Open Ended

How did the creation of atomic and hydrogen bombs by the Soviets and the U.S. contribute to the arms race during the Cold War?

Open Ended

What was the significance of the Soviet Union's occupation of Eastern Europe after World War II?

Multiple Choice

After World War II, Germany was divided into four zones occupied by which countries?

• France, Britain, America, Soviet Union

• Italy, Spain, America, Soviet Union

• France, Britain, America, China

• France, Britain, America, Japan

Multiple Choice

Which of the following countries was NOT one of the original 51 members of the United Nations?

• India

• Germany

• Brazil

• Canada

Open Ended

Explain how membership in the United Nations helps to solve global problems. Use examples from the images to support your answer.

Multiple Choice

What is the main purpose of the United Nations (UN) as described in the images?

• To promote sports events worldwide

• To maintain international peace and security

• To establish a single world government

• To control global trade

Multiple Select

Which of the following are permanent members of the United Nations Security Council?

• China

• France

• Germany

• United States

Multiple Select

Select all the countries whose soldiers are shown as UN peacekeepers in the images.

• India

• China

• Ghana

• Brazil

Multiple Choice

What is the primary role of United Nations peacekeeping soldiers as depicted in the images?

• Combat enemy forces

• Provide humanitarian aid

• Maintain peace and security

• Train local armies

Multiple Choice

What does the cartoon in the first image symbolize about the division of Europe after World War II?

• The economic growth of Europe

• The openness of Soviet Russia

• The separation caused by the Iron Curtain

• The unity between Eastern and Western Europe

Multiple Choice

How did the United States respond to the spread of communism in Europe after World War II?

• By withdrawing from European affairs

• By providing military and economic support through the Truman Doctrine

• By supporting communist revolts

• By forming alliances with the USSR

Open Ended

Explain the main objectives of the Marshall Plan and how it was intended to address the challenges facing Europe after World War II.

Multiple Select

Which of the following countries were part of the Western zones in Germany after World War II?

• France

• USSR

• United States

• Great Britain

Open Ended

Describe the significance of the Berlin blockade and how it contributed to the division of Germany.

Open Ended

After learning about the origins of the Cold War, what questions do you still have or what would you like to know more about?

Multiple Choice

What is the main difference between a 'hot war' and a 'Cold War'?

• A hot war involves military conflict, while a Cold War does not involve direct fighting.

• A hot war is fought in cold climates, while a Cold War is fought in warm climates.

• A hot war is only between America and the USSR, while a Cold War involves other countries.

• A hot war is a political disagreement, while a Cold War is a military conflict.