Decolonization & The Cold War

Who used passive resistance to win independence for India in 1947?

• Kwame Nkrumah

• Nelson Mandela

• Mohandas Gandhi

• Mao Zedong

Answer explanation

Mohandas Gandhi used passive resistance to win independence for India in 1947.

What was the main aim of the Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan?

• To promote free elections in Poland

• To support economic development in Africa

• To contain the spread of Communism

• To initiate the Cultural Revolution

Answer explanation

The main aim of the Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan was to contain the spread of Communism.

Which African leader led the struggle against apartheid?

• Kwame Nkrumah

• Nelson Mandela

• Mohandas Gandhi

• Mao Zedong

Answer explanation

Nelson Mandela led the struggle against apartheid in Africa.

What was the outcome of Mao Zedong's economic policies during the Great Leap Forward?

• Successful modernization of China

• Independence for Southeast Asian countries

• Containment of Communism

• Millions of deaths

Answer explanation

Mao Zedong's economic policies during the Great Leap Forward resulted in millions of deaths, not successful modernization, independence for Southeast Asian countries, or containment of Communism.

During the Korean War, which countries fought against each other on the Korean peninsula?

• North Korea and South Korea

• China and Vietnam

• U.S. and Soviet Union

• Cuba and other countries

Answer explanation

During the Korean War, North Korea and South Korea fought against each other on the Korean peninsula.

In the 1960s, the U.S. sent troops to which country to prevent a Communist takeover?

• China

• Vietnam

• Korea

• Cuba

Answer explanation

In the 1960s, the U.S. sent troops to Vietnam to prevent a Communist takeover, making it the correct choice.

What was the main goal of the Cultural Revolution launched by Mao in the 1960s?

• To end colonial rule in Asia and Africa

• To revive Communist enthusiasm

• To win independence for Ghana

• To fight against apartheid

Answer explanation

The main goal of the Cultural Revolution launched by Mao in the 1960s was to revive Communist enthusiasm.

What was the economic condition of the Soviet Union in the 1970s?

• It was the fastest growing economy in the world.

• It was competing effectively with the free market economies of the West.

• It stagnated and could not compete effectively with the free market economies of the West.

• It was leading in technological advancements.

Answer explanation

The correct answer is that the economic condition of the Soviet Union in the 1970s stagnated and could not compete effectively with the free market economies of the West.

What did Mikhail Gorbachev introduce in an attempt to reform the Soviet economy?

• The Commonwealth of Independent States

• The Berlin Wall

• Changes to compete with the West

• Free elections in Eastern Europe

Answer explanation

Mikhail Gorbachev introduced changes to compete with the West in an attempt to reform the Soviet economy.

What significant event happened in 1989 related to Germany?

• The Soviet Union dissolved.

• The Commonwealth of Independent States was formed.

• The Berlin Wall was opened.

• China became the fastest growing economy.

Answer explanation

The significant event related to Germany in 1989 was the opening of the Berlin Wall, symbolizing the end of the Cold War division between East and West Germany.