Search Header Logo

Cold War Quiz

Authored by Jarrett Ezernack

History

11th Grade

Used 3+ times

Cold War Quiz
AI

AI Actions

Add similar questions

Adjust reading levels

Convert to real-world scenario

Translate activity

More...

    Content View

    Student View

22 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What were the main causes of the Cold War?

Religious conflicts, cultural differences, political alliances

Colonialism, nuclear arms race, diplomatic tensions

Economic competition, territorial disputes, technological advancements

Ideological differences, global influence competition, aftermath of World War II

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which plan was implemented by the United States to aid the economic recovery of war-torn Europe after World War II?

Truman Plan

Eisenhower Plan

Marshall Plan

Roosevelt Plan

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which event in 1962 brought the United States and the Soviet Union to the brink of nuclear war?

Bay of Pigs Invasion

Cuban Missile Crisis

Berlin Wall construction

Sputnik launch

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main focus of the Arms Race during the Cold War?

Economic competition and trade agreements

Nuclear weapons and military technologies

Political alliances and diplomatic negotiations

Space exploration and colonization

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which conflict is often considered a proxy war between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War?

World War II

Korean War

Vietnam War

Gulf War

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which countries were the main participants in the Cold War?

The main participants in the Cold War were the United States and China.

The main participants in the Cold War were the United States and the Soviet Union.

The main participants in the Cold War were the United States and Japan.

The main participants in the Cold War were the United States and Germany.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of the Marshall Plan?

The purpose of the Marshall Plan was to promote free trade and globalization.

The purpose of the Marshall Plan was to establish a military alliance between European countries.

The purpose of the Marshall Plan was to provide humanitarian aid to war-torn countries.

The purpose of the Marshall Plan was to provide financial aid for European economic recovery and prevent the spread of communism.

Access all questions and much more by creating a free account

Create resources

Host any resource

Get auto-graded reports

Google

Continue with Google

Email

Continue with Email

Classlink

Continue with Classlink

Clever

Continue with Clever

or continue with

Microsoft

Microsoft

Apple

Apple

Others

Others

Already have an account?