World War II and Its Aftermath

Which two countries emerged as global superpowers after World War II?

• France and Germany

• United States and Great Britain

• United States and the Soviet Union

• Germany and Italy

How was Germany divided after World War II?

• Into two occupation zones

• Into three occupation zones

• Into four occupation zones

• It was not divided

What type of government did the Soviet Union want to spread throughout eastern Europe?

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Communism

• Capitalism

What was the main concern of the United States as communism spread after World War II?

• That it would lead to a stronger alliance with Germany

• That it would encourage independence movements

• That more nations would turn to or be forced into communism by the Soviet Union

• That it would lead to a decrease in global trade

Which two countries were under attack by pro-communist forces in 1947, causing concern for the United States?

• France and Germany

• Turkey and Greece

• Italy and Spain

• Poland and Hungary

Who described the relationship between the two countries as a "cold war" in 1947?

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Winston Churchill

• Bernard Baruch

• Harry S. Truman

Why was the term "cold war" used to describe the relationship between the two countries?

• Because it involved direct military conflict

• Because it was a period of economic cooperation

• Because neither side officially declared war on the other

• Because it lasted exactly 40 years

For how many years did the term "cold war" describe the political climate of the world?

• 20 years

• 30 years

• 40 years

• 50 years