World War II Ends (The Asian Theater / The Cold War Begins Quiz

What technological advancements became key factors in the Cold War rivalry?

• Internet and smartphones

• Nuclear arms and space race

• Television and radio

• Steam engines and telegraphs

What was a common goal of both the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War?

• Develop renewable energy sources

• Achieve world peace

• Win the space race

• Prevent a nuclear war

What was the main reason for Japan's surrender in World War II according to the given information?

• Land invasion by the Allies

• Atomic bombings

• Surrender of Japanese troops

• Economic sanctions

What concept did Roosevelt advocate for as a way to establish democracy in post-war Europe?

• Economic sanctions

• Self-determination

• Military occupation

• Monarchy restoration

Which battle was NOT a key battle in the Island-Hopping Campaign during World War II?

• Battle of Guadalcanal

• Battle of Iwo Jima

• Battle of Okinawa

• Battle of Normandy

Why did Stalin want to establish pro-Soviet governments along the Soviet Union's borders?

• To promote democracy

• To create a buffer against Western aggression

• To expand the Soviet Union's territory

• To establish economic dominance

Which Japanese cities were targeted by the United States with atomic bombs during World War II?

• Tokyo and Kyoto

• Nagoya and Osaka

• Hiroshima and Nagasaki

• Yokohama and Kobe

Which country wanted Germany to pay heavy reparations after World War II?

• United States

• Soviet Union

• France

• United Kingdom

Which event took place last in the sequence of events leading to the end of World War II in the Asian theater?

• Liberation of the Philippines

• Atomic Bombings

• Island-Hopping Campaign

• Japanese Surrender

What were the Kuril Islands and Sakhalin part of the dispute between the Soviet Union and Japan used for?

• Nuclear testing

• Military exercises

• Trade agreements

• Territorial claims