Cold War Era Quiz

What was the main reason the Cold War is called 'cold'?

• Because there was no large-scale fighting directly between the two superpowers

• Because it mainly took place in cold regions

• Because it lasted through the winter months

• Because it involved cold-hearted strategies

What event marked the beginning of the Cold War era?

• The Yalta Conference in February 1945

• The construction of the Berlin Wall

• The Korean War

• The Bay of Pigs Invasion

Which two countries were the main opponents in the Cold War?

• United States and Soviet Union

• North Korea and South Korea

• China and Japan

• East Germany and West Germany

What was the main goal of the United States at the Yalta Conference?

• To have the Soviet Union participate in the Pacific War and join the United Nations

• To establish democratic governments in Eastern and Central Europe

• To build the Berlin Wall

• To gain control over Eastern Europe

What was the outcome of the Korean War?

• An armistice was signed, maintaining the division at the 38th parallel

• The war ended with a victory for South Korea

• Communist North Korea won

• The United Nations took control of Korea

Who was accused of having Communist ties during the Army-McCarthy hearings?

• An army lawyer named Joseph Welch

• A group of federal agents

• President Truman

• Senator Joseph R. McCarthy

What was the main purpose of the Berlin Wall according to East Germany?

• To prevent East Germans from defecting to the West

• To stop Western spies from entering East Germany

• To protect East Germany from a potential invasion

• To serve as a tourist attraction

What led to the failure of the Bay of Pigs Invasion?

• President Kennedy's refusal to provide American air support

• Bad weather conditions

• The invasion force was too small

• Lack of support from Cuban citizens

What were the policies of Perestroika and Glasnost intended to do?

• Increase the Soviet Union's control over Eastern Europe

• Transform and strengthen the Soviet economy and political openness

• Strengthen the Soviet Union's military

• Prepare the Soviet Union for war with the United States

What event symbolized the end of the Cold War?

• The signing of the Paris Peace Accords

• The dissolution of the Soviet Union

• President Nixon's visit to China

• The fall of the Berlin Wall