Cold War and World War II

What two nations were in competition with each other during the Cold War?

• Spain and Portugal
• England and France
• Germany and Italy
• United States and Soviet Union

What was the term 'iron curtain' used  to describe the division of?

• North and South Vietnam
• East and West Asia
• North and South Korea
• East and West Europr

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The United States got involved in conflicts like Korea and Vietnam because they were afraid of the domino theory. What is the domino theory?

• If one country fell to democracy, others would follow
• If one country fell to communism, others would follow

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Who were the two participants in the Space Race?

• The US and Cuba
• China and US
• The USSR and US
• US and North Vietnam

In what country is the city of Berlin located?

• France
• Germany
• England
• Soviet Union

Which country did the U.S. send military aid to during the Korean War?

• North Korea
• South Korea
• Germany
• Japan

What type of race was the U.S. involved in with Russia in the 1950's?

• Naval
• Arms
• Foreign Aid
• Land expansion

Which 2 superpowers were involved in the Cold War?

• Britain and the Soviet Union
• France and Germany
• Japan and the Soviet Union
• The U.S. and the Soviet Union

What symbolizes the end of the Cold War?

• U.S. President Bush worked toward easing tensions
• The Soviet Union broke up into 15 independent republics
• People in Easter Europe were gaining more freedom
• The Berlin Wall was built

What action caused the Cuban Missile Crisis?

• The Soviet Union placed missiles in Cuba that could be used against the U.S.
• The U.S. placed missiles in Cuba to be used again the Soviet Union