Cold War Quiz

In 1968, the area east (right of) of the bold black boundary included members of the

• Triple Alliance

• Warsaw Pact

• European Union (EU)

• North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

In 1968, the areas labeled Poland, Romania, and Hungary referred to

• republics that were controlled by a communist government

• republics that were controlled by a democratic government

• independent nations of Eastern Europe

• members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)

. . . The Parties agree that an armed attack against one or more of them in Europe or North America shall be considered an attack against them all and consequently they agree that, if such an armed attack occurs, each of them, in exercise of the right of individual or collective self-defense . . . will assist the Party or Parties so attacked by taking forthwith, individually and in concert with the other Parties, such action as it deems necessary, including the use of armed force, to restore and maintain the security of the . . . area. . . .

Which organization includes this statement in its charter?

• Warsaw Pact

• United Nations

• Organization of American States

• North Atlantic Treaty Organization

. . . The Parties agree that an armed attack against one or more of them in Europe or North America shall be considered an attack against them all and consequently they agree that, if such an armed attack occurs, each of them, in exercise of the right of individual or collective self-defense . . . will assist the Party or Parties so attacked by taking forthwith, individually and in concert with the other Parties, such action as it deems necessary, including the use of armed force, to restore and maintain the security of the . . . area. . . .

This document was most likely written during which historical period?

• (1) French Revolution

• (2) Cold War

• (3) the Enlightenment

• (4) Russian Revolution

. . . The Parties agree that an armed attack against one or more of them in Europe or North America shall be considered an attack against them all and consequently they agree that, if such an armed attack occurs, each of them, in exercise of the right of individual or collective self-defense . . . will assist the Party or Parties so attacked by taking forthwith, individually and in concert with the other Parties, such action as it deems necessary, including the use of armed force, to restore and maintain the security of the . . . area. . . .

Which of the following claims is supported by the document above?

• (1) A Command economy is more efficient than a free market economy.

• (2) Cooperation between nations is a risk to those who participate.

• (3) Alliances can provide more security and strength than isolation.

• (4) Imperialism is a thing of the past that does not affect the 21st century.

Based on this cartoon, which statement best describes the author’s point of view?

• (1) Arms race could destroy the world.

• (2) The world's population is growing faster than its food supply.

• (3) The land masses of the Northern and Southern Hemispheres are shifting.

• (4) Military technology is making the world a smaller place.

Which turning point led to the situation depicted in the cartoon starting in the second half of the 20th century?

• (1) Dropping of the atomic bombs on Japan at the end of World War II

• (2) Creation of the first machine gun

• (3) The first moon landing

• (4) Collapse of the Soviet Union

Which event is shown in this cartoon?

• (1) Parisians attacking the Bastille prison and starting the French Revolution

• (2) Allied soldiers tearing down walls in concentration camps after World War II

• 3) Germans destroying the Berlin Wall symbolizing the collapse of communism in Europe

• (4) Koreans breaking through the Great Wall of China

Which of the following was an effect of the event depicted in this cartoon?

• (1) Fascist leaders gained power in southern Europe

• (2) The Berlin Airlift supplied goods to people living in West Berlin

• (3) Western European countries turned away from capitalist economies

• (4) Increased political freedom and economic choices in Eastern Europe

"The Soviet people want a clear perspective . . . unconditional democracy . . . Glasnost in all things, big and small . . . respect for hard work . . . and faithful service for the cause and the good of society."

Based on this statement, what is the author’s point of view?

• (1) the political system of a Communist nation cannot be changed

• (2) foreign aid is needed to achieve economic stability

• (3) the nation has been damaged by civil unrest

• (4) the people should have more say in their government and it should work for the benefit of the people