Cold War Era Quiz

What marked the beginning of the Cold War?

• The signing of the NATO treaty

• The end of World War I

• The division of Germany

• The launch of Sputnik

Which two superpowers were primarily involved in the Cold War?

• Germany and Italy

• United States and Soviet Union

• China and Japan

• Britain and France

What was the main goal of the Marshall Plan?

• To promote democracy in Eastern Europe

• To rebuild war-torn European economies to prevent the spread of communism

• To establish military bases in Europe

• To support the Soviet Union economically

What was the primary purpose of NATO during the Cold War?

• To provide economic aid to Europe

• To establish a trade agreement between the US and Europe

• To defend against a potential Soviet invasion

• To promote nuclear disarmament

Which war is considered a significant conflict during the Cold War period in Asia?

• Korean War

• World War II

• Sino-Japanese War

• Vietnam War

What was the primary outcome of the Cuban Missile Crisis?

• The US pledged not to invade Cuba

• None of the above

• The Soviet Union expanded its influence in Cuba

• The US removed all missiles from Turkey

Which policy did Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara develop during the Cold War?

• Brinkmanship

• Nuclear Non-Proliferation

• Mutually Assured Destruction (MAD)

• Containment

Which treaty was signed in 1972 that aimed to limit ballistic missile systems?

• ABM Treaty

• Salt I Treaty

• NPT Treaty

• START Treaty

What was the primary reason for the Sino-Soviet split?

• Economic competition

• Disagreements over the space race

• Ideological differences over communism

• Border disputes

What was the outcome of the Cuban Missile Crisis?

• The missiles were withdrawn from Cuba

• The US invaded Cuba

• A nuclear war started

• Cuba became a US territory