Geopolitics

What was the purpose of the Berlin Wall?

• To prevent East Germans from fleeing to West Germany and symbolize the divide between East and West

• To serve as a decorative landmark in Berlin

• To encourage cultural exchange between East and West Germany

• To promote tourism between East and West Germany

What was the main goal of the Marshall Plan?

• To establish military bases in Western Europe

• To provide financial aid to rebuild Western European economies after World War II

• To promote communism in Western Europe

• To create a new currency for Western Europe

What was the strategy behind the containment of the spread of communism?

• Ignore the existence of communism

• Promote the spread of communist ideology

• Encourage the global adoption of communism

• Prevent the further expansion of communist ideology and influence

What led to the Berlin Blockade and how was it resolved?

• The Berlin Blockade was led by the Soviet Union in response to the introduction of a new currency in West Berlin by the Western Allies. The blockade was resolved through the Berlin Airlift.

• The Berlin Blockade was a result of a natural disaster, and it was resolved through diplomatic negotiations.

• The Berlin Blockade was initiated by France, and it was resolved through military intervention.

• The Berlin Blockade was caused by a disagreement over trade routes, and it was resolved through a peace treaty.

What was the main idea behind the Truman Doctrine?

• Isolationism and non-intervention in foreign affairs

• Expansion of the Soviet Union's sphere of influence

• Promotion of democracy in Eastern Europe

• Containment of communism and support for countries threatened by Soviet influence.

What was the significance of the Yalta Conference?

• It was a military alliance formed during World War II

• It was a peace treaty signed after World War II

• It was a conference to discuss the Cold War tensions

• It was a meeting between the leaders of the Allied powers during World War II to discuss post-war reorganization and peace plans.

How was Germany divided after World War II?

• North Germany and South Germany

• Germany A and Germany B

• Germany Prime and Germany Plus

• East Germany (German Democratic Republic) and West Germany (Federal Republic of Germany)

Which theory in geopolitics is associated with Mackinder?

• Rimland Theory

• Heartland Theory

• Sea Power Theory

Which theory in geopolitics is associated with Spykman?

• Rimland Theory

• Heartland Theory

• Sea Power Theory

Which theory in geopolitics is associated with Mahan?

• Rimland Theory

• Heartland Theory

• Sea Power Theory