Quiz on the Cold War Era

Who Developed the Idea of Containment?

• Harry S. Truman

• George F. Kennan

• Winston Churchill

• Joseph Stalin

How did Containment Work?

• By forming military alliances

• Through economic policies

• By promoting political propaganda

• All of the above

What type of governments were in Greece and Turkey that were on the verge of collapse?

• Pro-Eastern Governments

• Pro-Western Governments

• Neutral Governments

• Military Dictatorships

What did the USSR want during the time period referenced in the slide?

• Greek Territory

• Turkish Territory

• Both Greek and Turkish Territory

• No territorial changes

Who did the Soviets support in the Greek Civil War?

• The Royalists

• The Democrats

• The Communists

• The Capitalists

Before WWII, what kind of support did Great Britain provide to Greece and Turkey?

• Educational and technological support

• Military and financial support

• Humanitarian and medical support

• Diplomatic and cultural support

During which period did Great Britain no longer afford to support the Greeks and Turks?

• Winter 1945-46

• Winter 1946-47

• Winter 1947-48

• Winter 1948-49

Which two countries were feared to fall to Soviet/Communist influence according to the learning material?

• France and Spain

• Greece and Turkey

• Italy and Germany

• Egypt and Libya

Which regions were considered at risk due to the spread of Soviet/Communist influence?

• Western Europe and Scandinavia

• Near East and North Africa

• South America and Central America

• Southeast Asia and East Asia

When was the Truman Doctrine announced?

• March 12, 1945

• March 12, 1946

• March 12, 1947

• March 12, 1948