Cold War Begins

What symbolically represented the division of Europe after World War II?

• The European Divide

• The Berlin Wall

• The Iron Curtain

• The Great Wall

Which two countries emerged as superpowers after World War II?

• China and Japan

• France and Germany

• United States and Soviet Union

• United Kingdom and Italy

What was the main ideology of the Soviet Union during the Cold War?

• Communism

• Democracy

• Capitalism

• Monarchy

What did the Truman Doctrine aim to prevent?

• The rise of fascism

• The spread of communism

• Nuclear proliferation

• Economic depression

What was the purpose of the Marshall Plan?

• To rebuild European monarchies

• To promote Soviet influence in Europe

• To establish military bases in Europe

• To rebuild and stabilize European economies

What event marked the beginning of the Cold War?

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• The division of Germany

• The Yalta Conference

• The Berlin Airlift

Which city was divided into four zones after World War II?

• Rome

• Berlin

• London

• Paris

What was the main goal of NATO?

• To defend against Soviet aggression

• To spread communism

• To promote free trade

• To provide economic aid to poor countries

Why did the Soviet Union not hold free elections in Eastern Europe as promised?

• Because of a lack of political interest

• Because of ongoing conflicts in the region

• To ensure communist governments would be in power

• Due to pressure from the United States

What was the outcome of Operation Desert Storm?

• The liberation of Eastern Europe

• The defeat of the Iraqi army in Kuwait

• The end of the Cold War

• The fall of the Berlin Wall