US.59: US and Soviet Cold War Competition

What was the primary focus of the arms race during the Cold War?

• Improvement of infantry tactics

• Expansion of naval fleets

• Creation of unmanned drones

• Development of intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs)

Which economic system did the US promote during the Cold War?

• Monarchy

• Capitalism

• Feudalism

• Socialism

What was the main ideological conflict during the Cold War?

• Democracy vs. Communism

• Socialism vs. Capitalism

• Capitalism vs. Feudalism

• Democracy vs. Monarchy

When was NATO formed?

• 1945

• 1949

• 1954

• 1955

What was the primary purpose of NATO?

• Promotion of free trade

• Economic cooperation

• Scientific research collaboration

• Collective defense against the Soviet Union

Which organization was primarily aimed at containing communism in Southeast Asia?

• United Nations

• SEATO

• NATO

• Warsaw Pact

Which country was NOT a member of SEATO?

• Australia

• Thailand

• Italy

• France

What was the Warsaw Pact a response to?

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• The creation of the United Nations

• The establishment of NATO

• The formation of SEATO

Which of the following was NOT a member of the Warsaw Pact?

• Poland

• Romania

• East Germany

• Spain

What did both the US and the Soviet Union strive to outmatch each other in during the Cold War?

• Cultural influence

• Space exploration

• Military capabilities

• Sports achievements