The Cold War Quiz

Following WWII, which two countries emerged as world superpowers and became enemies?

• Soviet Union & United States

• Britain & France

• United States & Britain

• Soviet Union & China

This was a barrier the Soviet Union constructed in order to divide Europe into Eastern and Western regions.

• Berlin Wall

• 38th Parallel

• Iron Curtain

• Cuban Blockade

The policy of limiting communism to the areas already under Soviet control.

• Warsaw Pact

• Containment Policy

• Disarmament

• Cold War

Under the ____, the U.S. offered a massive aid package to help countries in Europe rebuild their economies and reduce communist influence.

• Truman Doctrine

• Iron Curtain

• Warsaw Pact

• Marshall Plan

In response to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), the Soviet Union formed its own military alliance, known as the:

• Warsaw Pact

• Containment Policy

• Domination

• Iron Curtain

The Berlin Wall divided the capital of Germany into ____ West Berlin and ____ East Berlin.

• a. Communist; Democratic

• b. Socialist; Capitalist

• c. Fascist; Communist

• d. Democratic; Communist

How did Nikita Khrushchev's policies differ from those of earlier Soviet leaders?

• Khrushchev sought to put down revolts

• Khrushchev lessened censorship rules

• Khrushchev was more secretive about party politics

• Khrushchev was harsher on political prisoners

The ____ led a campaign to identify supposed communist sympathizers.

• CIA (Central Intelligence Agency)

• FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigations)

• KGB (Committee for State Security)

• HUAC (House Un-American Activities Committee)

What was the goal of the Berlin Airlift and why was there an airlift initiated?

What is the idea behind Mutually Assured Destruction (MAD)?