Cold War Quiz

What is one of the roles of the CIA?

• To spy and gather information from other countries.

• To give financial aid to countries in need.

What was one result of the space race?

• Colleges offered more science programs.

• People were afraid of a nuclear attack.

What started the Korean War?

• North Korea wanted to be part of the United Nations.

• North Korea invaded South Korea.

What is the purpose of the United Nations?

• To give countries a was to peacefully solve their arguments.

• To allow countries to declare war on other countries.

What is NATO?

• A group of random countries that want to trade with each other.

• A military alliance between the U.S., Canada, and Western European countries.

What country put the first man on the moon?

• United States

• Soviet Union

Why did the U.S. invade Cuba at the Bay of Pigs?

• To make war with Cuba.

• To try to overthrow Fidel Castro.

What happened after the Cuban Missile Crisis?

• The U.S. and Soviet Union established a hot line to de-escalate future problems.

• The U.S. and Soviet Union declared war on each other.

What event opened up communication between the United States and communist China?

• 1980 Olympics

• 1971 table tennis competition

What started the space race?

• Neil Armstrong landing on the moon

• The Soviet Union launching the Sputnik.