
Cold War History Quiz
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History
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11th Grade
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Hard
Cory Degidio
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the main objective of the United States in its Cold War policy of containment?
To promote communism worldwide
To limit the growth of Communist military power and ideological influence
To establish a free-market global economy
To build an international security system
Answer explanation
The main objective of the United States in its Cold War policy of containment was to limit the growth of Communist military power and ideological influence.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which U.S. policy provided economic aid to European countries to help rebuild after World War II?
Truman Doctrine
Marshall Plan
Berlin Airlift
NATO
Answer explanation
The Marshall Plan provided economic aid to European countries to help rebuild after World War II.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the purpose of the Berlin Airlift?
To provide military support to West Berlin during the Korean War
To deliver humanitarian aid to East Berlin during a famine
To transport supplies to West Berlin during a Soviet blockade
To evacuate U.S. citizens from Berlin during a crisis
Answer explanation
The purpose of the Berlin Airlift was to transport supplies to West Berlin during a Soviet blockade, ensuring the city's survival and independence.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which organization was formed by Western democracies to provide collective security against the Soviet Union?
Warsaw Pact
NATO
CIA
NASA
Answer explanation
NATO was formed by Western democracies to provide collective security against the Soviet Union.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the main goal of the Truman Doctrine?
To provide economic aid to European countries
To contain the spread of communism
To establish a free-market global economy
To build an international security system
Answer explanation
The main goal of the Truman Doctrine was to contain the spread of communism, not to provide economic aid, establish a free-market global economy, or build an international security system.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the effect of the Marshall Plan?
It led to the formation of NATO.
It helped rebuild war-torn European economies.
It resulted in the division of Germany into East and West.
It sparked the Korean War.
Answer explanation
The Marshall Plan helped rebuild war-torn European economies, providing financial aid to countries to recover after World War II.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the significance of the Cuban Missile Crisis?
It led to the establishment of diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Cuba.
It marked the first successful moon landing by the United States.
It brought the world to the brink of nuclear war between the U.S. and the Soviet Union.
It resulted in the construction of the Berlin Wall.
Answer explanation
The significance of the Cuban Missile Crisis was that it brought the world to the brink of nuclear war between the U.S. and the Soviet Union.
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