Cold War Quiz

 In 1946, Winston Churchill used the term “Iron Curtain "when describing conditions in Europe. What did he mean by this term?

• Peace had finally spread throughout the countries of Europe.

• There was a division between communist Eastern Europe and Western Europe.

• The militaries of Western Europe were becoming too powerful

• European nations needed to build more factories.

 What prompted the Berlin Airlift?

• The Soviets invaded Western Germany to take control.

• The Soviets refused to allow a democratic government in West Berlin.

• The Soviets cut off all traffic in or out of West Berlin.

• The Soviets took over the western half of Germany and cut off food supplies.

What was the main focus of US foreign policy during the Cold War?

• Extending the political, economic, and cultural influence of the United States.

• Containment of the spread of communism.

• Providing aid to Western Europe following the devastation of World War II.

• To establish a strong military alliance.

“I believe it must be the policy of the United States to support free peoples who are resisting attempted subjugation [domination] by armed minorities or by outside pressure. Should we fail to aid Greece and Turkey in this fateful hour, the effect will be far-reaching to the West. The seeds of totalitarian regimes are nurtured by misery and want. They spread and grow in the evil soil of poverty and strife. They reach their full growth when the hope of a people for a better life has died. Therefore, I propose giving Greece and Turkey $400 million in aid.” - President Truman’s speech to Congress, March 12, 1947.

 

 What was the intent of the Truman Doctrine and Marshall Plan?

• Provide political, military, and economic assistance to all democratic nations under threat from external or internal authoritarian forces.

• Ensure the survival of the newly independent nations of Africa and Asia.

• Limit the proliferation of nuclear weapons during the Cold War.

• Provide medical aid to South Korea during the Korean War.

How was the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union impacted by the formation of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the Warsaw Pact?

• The purpose of these treaties was to improve trade relations between the countries and had no effect on the Cold War.

• The Cold War deescalated because the Soviet Union was a member of these alliances.

• These treaties established strong military alliances which intensified the Cold War.

• The Cold War intensified because most Americans did not believe that NATO or the Warsaw Pact would be successful.

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the initial purpose of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the Truman Doctrine?

• To use economic aid and military power to halt the spread of Islamic fundamentalism

• To protect the rights of freedom of speech and the press from being suppressed in the Americas

• To stop the spread of communism by providing economic and military support to European nations

• To supply military forces to end ethnic warfare in Eastern Europe

Which of the following resulted from the political climate of the Cold War?

• The United States and the Soviet Union worked to protect human rights worldwide.

• The United States and the Soviet Union competed economically and militarily.

• The United States and the Soviet Union attempted to colonize Africa and Asia.

• The United States and the Soviet Union cooperated to halt the expansion of communism.

The Berlin airlift, the Cuban Missile Crisis, and the nuclear arms race are all associated with which of the following eras?

• Scientific Revolution

• Cold War

• Age of Imperialism

• Enlightenment

1. What was the primary reason for US involvement in Southeast Asia during the 1960's and 1970's?

• To gain access to foreign oil reserves

• To find new markets for exports

• To halt the spread of communism

• To establish new colonies

Which of the following nations were divided into communist and non-communist parts throughout most of the Cold War Era?

• Mongolia and Taiwan

• Greece and Poland

• Korea and Vietnam

• Pakistan and Iran