Unit 6: Unresolved Global Conflict (1945-1991: The Cold War)

In 1968, the areas labeled Estonian SSR, Belorussian SSR, and Moldavian SSR referred to

• satellites that were part of the Soviet Union

• members of the Central Powers

• independent nations of Eastern Europe

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

Which claim is best supported by the image?

• Most Southeast Asian countries were part of the Warsaw Pact.

• Most Western European countries were part of NATO.

• South Africa was a part of NATO.

• Many African countries were non-aligned.

The organizations represented on the map were formed as a direct result of

• a need to improve the economy of Europe by limiting trade restrictions

• environmental concerns that resulted from rapid industrialization

• conflicts caused by the Cold War

• the collapse of the Soviet Union

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

• Proliferation of military weapons could destroy the world.

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

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

• 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?

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

• Creation of the first machine gun

• The first moon landing

• Collapse of the Soviet Union

The situation described in this passage was part of which historical development?

• decolonization in Africa

• growth of nationalism in Southeast Asia

• regional conflicts during the Cold War

• rise of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) in the Middle East

Which major political event was partially caused by the Soviet war in Afghanistan?

• Soviet occupation of Hungary

• building of the Berlin Wall

• placement of nuclear missiles in Cuba

• collapse of the Soviet Union

Which historical development led Nehru to promote the policy of unaligned areas?

• expansion of Cold War blocs

• political pressure from his Parliament to pursue isolationism

• partitioning of India and Pakistan at independence

• internal friction between various Indian ethnic groups

"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."

Which leader would most likely have made this statement?

• Kwame Nkrumah

• Mohandas Gandhi

• Benito Mussolini

• Mikhail Gorbachev

"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?

• the political system of a Communist nation cannot be changed

• foreign aid is needed to achieve economic stability

• the nation has been damaged by civil unrest

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