Berlin Airlift Quiz

What is the Berlin Airlift often regarded as?

• The end of World War II

• The beginning of the Cold War

• A major battle of World War II

• The unification of Germany

Which countries occupied the southeastern part of Germany after World War II?

• The Soviet Union and France

• The US and Great Britain

• The US, Great Britain, and France

• The US and the Soviet Union

What was the purpose of the Berlin Airlift?

• To deliver supplies to West Berlin during a Soviet blockade

• To transport troops to East Berlin

• To evacuate citizens from West Berlin

• To bring down the Berlin Wall

How long did the Berlin Airlift last?

• 6 months

• 11 months

• 1 year

• 2 years

What did the Western countries create in early 1948 to counter the spread of communism?

• The European Union

• NATO

• The Warsaw Pact

• Bizonia

When did the Soviet Union lift the blockade on West Berlin?

• May 12, 1949

• June 1948

• May 1948

• May 1950

What was the main purpose of the Berlin Airlift (1948-1949)?

• To deliver military supplies to U.S. troops in Berlin

• To evacuate German citizens to the United States

• To supply West Berlin with food and fuel, bypassing a Soviet blockade

• To bomb strategic locations in East Berlin

Which U.S. President was in office during the Berlin Airlift?

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Harry S. Truman

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

• John F. Kennedy

Which of the following was NOT a reason for the Berlin Airlift?

• To demonstrate U.S. military power

• To prevent starvation in West Berlin

• To resist Soviet expansion

• To transport troops to Berlin

How did the Berlin Airlift impact the Cold War?

• It ended the Cold War

• It marked the beginning of the Cold War

• It demonstrated the West's commitment to defending freedom against Soviet aggression

• It led to the signing of a peace treaty between the USA and USSR