The Cold War and the Iron Curtain

What was the term used by Winston Churchill to describe the division between the Communist East and the Capitalist West?

• The Iron Divide

• The Steel Curtain

• The Iron Curtain

• The Great Divide

Why did Stalin want to keep control of the 'satellite states'?

• To create a buffer zone between Russia and Germany

• To show strength as a 'super power'

• To increase the area of Communist influence in Europe

• To introduce Communist governments into these countries

Which of the following countries was NOT a Soviet satellite state?

• Poland

• East Germany

• Romania

• West Germany

What was the impact of Churchill's 'Iron Curtain' speech in 1946?

• It reduced tensions between the USA and Russia

• It led to both sides strengthening their forces against each other

• It initiated a peace agreement between the USA and Russia

• It caused the Soviet Union to dismantle the Iron Curtain

Why were Russia given control over Eastern European Countries after World War II?

• Because they promised each country an election to vote for the government they wanted

• Because they were in a position to take care of the countries in Eastern Europe

• Because they had the money and power to do so

• Because the people of Eastern Europe preferred Soviet control

Which country was taken over by Russia in 1947 and had no elections to guarantee a win for the Communist government?

• Poland

• Czechoslovakia

• Hungary

• Romania

What was the main reason Britain and America agreed to allow Stalin to stay in Poland?

• Because the countries were in chaos after the war with no government in place

• Because Stalin had the resources to rebuild these countries

• Because they wanted to spread communism

• Because Stalin promised to hold free elections

Which country was taken over by Russia in 1948 with a Communist government and no elections held?

• Poland

• Czechoslovakia

• Hungary

• Romania

What was the main reason for the increased tensions between the USA and Russia after Churchill's speech?

• Churchill's praise for the Soviet Union

• Churchill's indifference to the Soviet Union's actions

• Churchill's criticism of the Soviet Union's actions

• Churchill's support for the Soviet Union's expansion

Which country was taken over by Russia in 1949 when the Russians interfered in their elections to guarantee a win?

• Poland

• Czechoslovakia

• Hungary

• Romania