Cold War Test Prep

Which 4 countries partitioned Germany after World War 2?

• Great Britain, France, United States, Switzerland

• Great Britain, France, Italy, Soviet Union

• Great Britain, Austria, United States, Soviet Union

• Great Britain, France, United States, Soviet Union

Which former US ally in WW2 became a threat immediately following WW2?

• Soviet Union
• France

• Great Britain

• Japan

What was the Soviet military alliance?

• Axis Powers
• Warsaw Pact
• European Union
• NATO

What was the US military alliance?

• EU
• Warsaw Pact

• NATO
• UN

How did the Korean War end?

• North Korean Victory

• South Korean Victory

• Stalemate (Tie)

• North Vietnam Victory

What is the Domino Theory?

• The Domino Theory was a theory in architecture that emphasized the importance of domino-shaped structures.
• The Domino Theory was a mathematical concept used to predict the outcome of complex systems.
• The Domino Theory was the belief that if one country fell to communism, neighboring countries would also fall like a row of dominoes.
• The Domino Theory was a strategy used in the game of dominoes to win by toppling all the pieces in a row.

What does the term “Cold War” describe?

• A period of tension during which two superpowers were prepared for war but never fought each other directly

• Refers to the economic competition between European countries in the 19th century.
• Describes the diplomatic negotiations between North and South Korea after the Korean War.
• A term used to describe the relationship between the United States and China during the 20th century.

How did labor unions affect the US economy following WW2?

• Salaries declined

• Labor unions had no effect on the US economy following WW2
• Labor unions led to a decrease in worker productivity and economic growth
• Benefits for workers increased

What significant Cold War event took place in November 1989?

• The fall of the Berlin Wall
• The Vietnam War
• The Korean War
• The Cuban Missile Crisis

What was the US trying to stop in the Berlin Airlift and the Korean War?

• Spread of Fascism

• Spread of Capitalism

• Spread of Socialism

• Spread of Communism