Cold War

What year was the United Nations established?

• 1944

• 1945

• 1946

• 1947

How many members are permanent on the United Nations Security Council?

• 4

• 5

• 6

• 11

Where was Berlin located in the division of Germany?

• In the US zone

• In the UK zone

• In the French zone

• Within the USSR zone

What was the Soviet Union's stance on communism compared to capitalism?

• They believed capitalism was superior to communism.

• They felt communism and capitalism were equally viable.

• They felt communism was superior and would replace capitalism.

• They were indifferent to the differences between communism and capitalism.

What term did Churchill coin to describe the barrier separating Soviet-controlled Eastern Europe after World War II?

• Steel Fence

• Iron Curtain

• Concrete Divide

• Bronze Wall

What was required of the Satellite Nations in Eastern Europe during the period of Soviet influence?

• They had to be democratic and follow Western policies

• They had to be communist and follow Soviet policies

• They had to be capitalist and follow American policies

• They had to be neutral and not follow any foreign policies

How did the Marshall Plan aim to help Western Europe?

• By providing military support

• By offering technological expertise

• By putting billions of dollars into its economies

• By opening free trade agreements

What was the immediate action taken by the Soviets after the merger of zones by the US, UK, and France?

• They formed an alliance with Western Berlin

• They lifted all restrictions on W. Berlin

• They blockaded W. Berlin to try and change the US's mind

• They provided financial aid to W. Berlin

How many member countries did NATO originally have?

• 10

• 12

• 15

• 20

What was the main purpose of NATO according to its members?

• To promote democracy in Europe

• To come to the aid of any member who was attacked

• To establish a common currency

• To create a free trade zone