Cold War and Global Conflicts Quiz

What was the primary goal of the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI), also known as Star Wars, introduced during the Cold War?

• To establish a new space program

• To provide economic aid to allies

• To develop missile defense systems to prevent nuclear attacks

• To negotiate arms reduction treaties

Which organization is primarily associated with coordinating petroleum policies among member countries?

• NATO

• EU

• OPEC

• ASEAN

Who played a significant role in the end of the Cold War and introduced policies like Perestroika and Glasnost?

• Jimmy Carter

• Ronald Reagan

• Mikhail Gorbachev

• George HW Bush

Which leader is known for his role in the Gulf War and was the President of the United States during the early 1990s?

• Ronald Reagan

• George HW Bush

• Bill Clinton

• George W Bush

Al-Qaeda, a militant group, is most associated with which individual?

• Saddam Hussein

• Osama Bin Laden

• Ayatollah Khomeini

• George W Bush

What was the primary cause of the Arab-Israeli conflict?

• Disagreements over land ownership

• Religious differences

• Trade disputes

• Technological advancements

Which countries were directly involved in the Camp David Accords?

• USA and USSR

• Egypt and Israel

• Iran and Iraq

• Germany and France

What was a significant outcome of the Iran-Hostage Crisis?

• Strengthened US-Iran relations

• Led to a change in US presidency

• Decreased oil prices globally

• Initiated the Gulf War

What major event marked the end of the Cold War?

• Fall of the Berlin Wall

• Signing of the NATO treaty

• The Cuban Missile Crisis

• The Vietnam War

What was the main controversy in the Iran-Contra Affair?

• Illegal arms sales to fund Contras

• Nuclear weapons development

• Espionage and intelligence leaks

• Economic sanctions by the UN