Cold War Quiz

What was the main concept behind mutually assured destruction during the Cold War?

• Space exploration

• Nuclear deterrence

• Cultural exchange

• Economic competition

How much more powerful was the hydrogen bomb compared to the first atomic bomb?

• 10 times

• 100 times

• 500 times

• 1000 times

What was the code name for Russia's first atomic bomb?

• First Thunder

• First Flash

• First Lightning

• First Storm

What was the primary purpose of forming NATO?

• To promote cultural exchange

• To protect Western Europe from Soviet aggression

• To explore space

• To establish trade agreements

Which organization was created to unify the armed forces of Western Europe?

• NATO

• United Nations

• European Union

• Warsaw Pact

Which two countries were divided into North and South after World War II, leading to a significant conflict during the Cold War?

• Germany

• Vietnam

• China

• Korea

What was the main goal of the United Nations' involvement in the Korean War?

• To establish peace

• To promote trade

• To test new weapons

• To support South Korea

What was the main reason for the entry of Chinese forces into the Korean War?

• To support South Korea

• To test new weapons

• To gain territory

• To protect their sovereignty

What was the impact of Stalin's death on the Korean War?

• It had no impact

• It caused more conflict

• It led to peace talks

• It escalated the war

How did the Soviet Union obtain information about the atomic bomb?

• Through diplomatic negotiations

• Via espionage and spies

• By purchasing it

• Through scientific research