Cold War I

What does the ‘Iron Curtain’ symbolize? 

• The division between East Germany and West Germany
• The division between East Berlin and West Berlin
• The division between communist Europe and noncommunist Europe 
• The division between North Korea and South Korea

This type of government has leaders elected by the people

• Theocracy

• Communism

• Democracy

• Totalitarian

This is a type of government where the government has complete control of the economy and the laws.

• Communism

• Socialism

• Democracy

• Theocracy

What did Winston Churchill mean when he said an "iron curtain" descended across Europe? 

• the separation of Communist and capitalist nations
• a railroad system
• a divider made of iron that separated Europe into sections
• the Berlin Wall

What policy implemented in the Cold War said the U.S. would give military aid and money to a country that was trying to prevent a communist take-over?

• Marshall Plan

• Truman Doctrine

• Domino Theory

• Open Door Policy

During the Cold War, what policy did the U.S. follow to stop the spread of communism?

• Open Door Policy

• Big Stick Policy

• Containment Policy

• Dollar Diplomacy

Why were the US and Soviet Union on opposite sides of the Cold War?

• The US dropped bombs on the Soviet Union

• The Soviet Union dropped bombs on the US

• The two countries have different viewpoints of government and economy.

Why did the Soviet Union put a blockade on the city of Berlin in 1948?

• so they could place Soviet missiles aimed at other European countries.

• to prevent the United States from giving out Marshall Plan funds (money)

• to pressure the Allies to completely leave from East Germany

• to stop aid from reaching anti-communist rebels in the Soviet Union

What were the Marshall Plan and Truman Doctrine intended to do?

• prevent a nuclear arms race

• halt the spread of communism

• help Asian countries recover from war

• support former European colonies

The United States and its allies were in favor of this government type:

• theocracy

• communism

• socialist

• democratic