The Cold War: Part 1

After World War Two, what country dominated (controlled) Eastern Europe?

• China

• Bulgaria

• Russia (Soviet Union)

• Poland

What happened to Germany after World War Two?

• Germany was split between East (Communist) and West (Republic)

• Germany became a peaceful nation

• Germany became part of France

• Germany no longer existed

In 1949, the second largest Asian country became communist after a revolution under Mao - what country?

• Mongolia

• China

• India

Under the U.N., where was an Asian war fought beginning in 1950?

• Thailand

• Cambodia

• Korea (North vs. South)

The U.S. sided with South Korea. Who helped North Korea in the war?

• Japan

• China

• Burma

What was the final result of the Korean War?

• Stalemate - North and South Korea remained the same as before the war

• South Korea won and Korea became one country again

• North Korea won

Some Americans such as the Rosenbergs were executed by electric chair for doing what?

• They attempted to assassinate President Truman in 1951

• They were convicted of selling the Nuclear Weapon secrets to the Soviet Union

• They murdered the Vice President

What other Southeast Asian country split into North and South after World War Two (communist north, capitalist south)?

• Mongolia

• Laos

• Vietnam

• Saudi Arabia

What country took control of helping South Vietnam in 1955?

• France

• The United Kingdom

• The United States

• India

In 1959, an island 90 miles from Florida was invaded by Communist rebels under Fidel Castro. What island?

• Cuba

• Puerto Rico

• Dominican Republic

• Haiti