Quiz on the Cold War

Why did the tension between the United States and the Soviet Union after World War II develop and why was it called the Cold War?

• The Soviet Union wanted to challenge the U.S political system by supporting democracy, which the U.S did not support making the U.S 'cold.'

• The U.S tried to contain the spread of communism, while the Soviet Union was spreading communism resulting in clashing of political beliefs. It was called the Cold War because there was no direct military conflicts.

• The U.S feared that the Soviet Union was going to use their government system model to become the most powerful country in the world. It was called the Cold War, because the U.S couldn't do anything to protect the country.

Drag and drop the vocabulary word with the correct definition. 1. ________ - a period of extreme anti-communism, when Americans were scared that communists had infiltrated the government. 2. ________ - a policy of the United States to prevent the spread of communism during the Cold war. 3. ________ - a competition between the U.S and the Soviet Union to manufacture the most nuclear weapons. 4. ________ - a competition between the U.S and the Soviet Union to explore space. 5. ________ - the term used to describe the border between the communist and democratic countries of Europe during the Cold War.

• Red Scare

• Containment

• Space Race

• Arms Race

• Iron Curtain

What was the main cause of the Vietnam War?

• The spread of communism

• Religious conflicts

• Economic disputes

• Territorial expansion

How did the Cold War affect people around the world?

How did the Vietnam War affect American and Vietnamese soldiers and citizens?

What statement best describes the image above?

• On September 11, 1991, a plane accidentally flew into the Twin Towers in New York City. First responders sacrificed their lives trying to save people inside the buildings. Thousands of Americans were killed in what became the deadliest attack ever committed on U.S soil.

• On September 11, 2001, one of the most deadliest fires happened in New York City. Many first responders lost their lives trying to save people from the burning buildings.

• On September 11, 1991, terrorists dropped bombs in New York City and Washington, D.C. First responders sacrificed their lives trying to save people inside the buildings. Thousands of Americans were killed in what became the deadliest attack ever committed on U.S soil.

• On September 11, 2001, terrorists hijacked four planes and crashed them into targets in New York City and Washington, D.C. First responders sacrificed their lives trying to save people inside the buildings. Thousands of Americans were killed in what became the deadliest attack ever committed on U.S soil.

What is the significance of the presidency of Barack Obama?

• The defeat of Barack Obama’s presidency election contributed to the 2008 recession and crisis.

• Barack Obama was the first Black American to become president. His victory in the 2008 presidential election brought hope for Americans that positive progress is possible.

• The American people wanted a democratic president, Barack Obama's victory brought hope that American democracy would stay alive.

• Barack Obama was the first Black American to run for president. Although he was defeated his courage served as hope that one day America would have equal representation in government.

Based on the image above, which answer correctly summarizes the Vietnam war?

• The Vietnam War began between North and South Vietnam. South Vietnam supported communism and was supported by the USSR, while North Vietnam did not want communism and was supported by the United States. After 30 years of fighting North Vietnam and the U.S won the war. 

• The Vietnam War began between Vietnam and the United States. Vietnam supported communism and was supported by the USSR, while the United States did not want communism.  After 10 years of fighting Vietnam won the war. 

• The Vietnam War began between North and South Vietnam. North Vietnam supported communism and was supported by the USSR, while South Vietnam did not want communism and was supported by the United States. After 20 years of violent fighting, North Vietnam and the USSR won the war.

• The Vietnam War began between Vietnam and the United States. Vietnam supported communism and was supported by the USSR, while the United States did not want communism.  After 5 years of fighting the United States won the war.