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Cold War Vocabulary

Authored by Hannah Walker

Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

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Cold War Vocabulary
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Arms Race?

Competition between nations to acquire and develop military vehicles and equipment.
Competition between nations to acquire and develop military weapons and technology.
Competition between nations to acquire and develop renewable energy sources.
Competition between nations to acquire and develop space exploration technology.

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30 sec • 1 pt

What is Brinkmanship?

A political ideology that promotes extreme nationalism.
A foreign policy strategy in which a country pushes a dangerous situation to the brink of disaster in order to achieve the most advantageous outcome.
A diplomatic negotiation tactic used to avoid conflict.
A military strategy that involves attacking the enemy's weakest point.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Cold War?

The Cold War was a conflict between the United States and China.
The Cold War was a period of peace and cooperation between the United States and the Soviet Union.
The Cold War was a military alliance between the United States and the Soviet Union.
The Cold War was a period of geopolitical tension between the United States and the Soviet Union.

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30 sec • 1 pt

What is containment in the Cold War?

United States' policy of promoting communism and Soviet influence
United States' policy of remaining neutral in the Cold War
United States' policy of supporting the spread of communism and Soviet influence
United States' policy of preventing the spread of communism and Soviet influence

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30 sec • 1 pt

What is Communism?

Communism is a form of government where a single ruler has absolute power.
Communism is a system where individuals have complete control over resources and wealth.
Communism is a political ideology that promotes individualism and free market capitalism.
Communism is a political and economic ideology that advocates for the collective ownership of resources and the absence of social classes.

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What is the Iron Curtain?

The Iron Curtain was a type of window covering made of iron.
The Iron Curtain was a famous rock band from the 1980s.
The Iron Curtain was a term used to describe the border between North and South Korea during the Korean War.
The Iron Curtain was a term used to describe the ideological and physical division between Western Europe and the Eastern Bloc during the Cold War.

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30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Space Race?

The Space Race was a competition between the United States and Russia during World War II.
The Space Race was a competition between the United States and China during the Cold War.
The Space Race was a collaboration between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War.
The Space Race was a competition between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War.

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