AKS 39d review

What was the primary conflict between the two superpowers of the Cold War?

• different religious beliefs

• the need to rebuild their countries

• the need for more land to feed their people

• different ideas of government and economics

Which statement BEST describes the reason for the building of the Berlin Wall?

• The wall was built to divide Berlin into four sectors.

• The wall was built to establish better economic growth for East Berlin.

• The wall was built to show Germans where the Soviet zone was located.

• The wall was built to stop people fleeing from East Berlin to West Berlin.

Why were The United States and the Soviet Union nicknamed “Super Powers”?

• They both controlled colonies all over the world

• They had both helped win two World Wars

• They both had political strength and military strength to influence other countries

• None of the above

Which condition is required for a country to be considered a “superpower” in the world?

• The country has a space program.

• The country has a democratic government.

• The country has a membership with NATO.

• The country has influence over world events.

Use the information to answer the question.

Nataly left Germany during World War II to attend medical school. She must move back after graduation, but Germany has changed significantly while she was gone. She plans on working as a doctor and opening her own practice to keep low income families healthy. Nataly has always been involved in politics and wants to continue talking to people and persuading them to vote, even in the small elections. She has strong opinions and often speaks her thoughts, even if they are different from the people around her.

In which country would Nataly be able to achieve these goals once she finishes medical school?

• East Germany, because there will be more low-income families that need her medical help.

• East Germany, because she will be able to open her own medical business and be involved in politics.

• West Germany, because she will be able to open her own medical business and be involved in politics.

• West Germany, because she will be able to make more money and afford a bigger house in a nice neighborhood.

Use the passage to answer the question.

Without a common enemy to unite them, the relationship between the capitalist West and the communist East began to break down after World War II. Both the U.S. and the Soviet Union had risen to be political Superpowers as a result of the war. Each country wanted to set the course for world affairs in the years that followed.

Which of the following does the passage BEST describe?

• the construction of the Berlin Wall

• the reunification of Germany

• the end of World War II

• the Cold War

What were the results at the end of World War II?

• A divided Germany and the beginning of the Cold War

• The United States and the Soviet Union worked together to create a united Germany

• Great Britain and United States expanded colonization in Africa

• Japan became occupied by the Soviet Union and became communist

Use the picture of street art found on the eastern side of the Berlin Wall to answer the question.

What message is being expressed?

• the people’s desire for reunification

• the people’s desire for a new leader

• the people’s desire for continued division

• the people’s desire for a third World War

Use the image to answer the question.

Which conclusion can be drawn from the political cartoon?

• The United States and the Soviet Union both wanted to spread communism.

• The United States feared the spread of communism by the Soviet Union.

• The Soviet Union fought against the United States during WWII.

• The Soviet Union wanted to spread capitalism around the world.

Use the image to answer the question.

Which event is BEST described in this photograph?

• The fall of the Berlin Wall, symbolizing the end of World War II, forcing Germany to surrender

• The fall of the Berlin Wall, symbolizing the end of World War II, when Germany invaded Poland

• The fall of the Berlin Wall, symbolizing the takeover of West Germany, creating one country under Soviet Rule

• The fall of the Berlin Wall, symbolizing the end of communism in Germany