Cold War Quiz

What does the term "Cold War" refer to?

• A war fought in extremely cold climates

• A period of economic cooperation between superpowers

• A state of political hostility and tension without open warfare

• An alliance between Western and Eastern European countries

Which term describes countries with the most powerful military capability and influence on the global stage?

• Capitalist Nations

• Communist Bloc

• Superpowers

• United Nations

What is "Capitalism"?

• An economic system based on private ownership of businesses and a free market

• 1. A political and economic ideology where the resources and businesses are owned by the government.

What is "Communism"?

• An economic system based on private ownership of businesses and a free market

• 1. A political and economic ideology where the resources and businesses are owned by the government.

What was the purpose of the U.S. policy known as "Containment" during the Cold War?

• To encourage the spread of communism

• To prevent the spread of communism

• To initiate proxy wars

• To support McCarthyism

What does "Arms Race" refer to?

• A competition between nations to have the most powerful weapons

• An athletic event between soldiers from different countries

• A policy to reduce the number of weapons worldwide

• A term used to describe peaceful negotiations during the Cold War

What was the "Iron Curtain"?

• A defensive strategy used in the Cold War

• A term used to describe the boundary that divided Western and Eastern Europe during the Cold War

• The name of a peace treaty signed during the Cold War

• A military alliance formed during the Cold War

What are "Proxy Wars"?

• Wars where the combatants fight in extremely cold conditions

• Conflicts where two opposing countries support combatants that serve their interests instead of waging war directly

• Wars fought exclusively by robots and drones

• Economic battles between capitalist and communist countries

What is "McCarthyism"?

• A type of economic policy

• A cultural movement in the arts

• The practice of making accusations of subversion or treason without proper regard for evidence

• A diplomatic strategy used during the Cold War

What is the "Domino Theory"?

• The belief that an economic collapse in one country would lead to a global financial crisis

• The belief that if one country in a region came under the influence of communism, then neighboring countries would follow

• A strategy for winning proxy wars

• A theory about the spread of capitalism