Cold War Quiz

When did the Cold War begin?

• During World War I

• During World War II

• As soon as World War II ended

• In the 1990s

Which two countries were primarily involved in the Cold War?

• United States and Germany

• United States and Soviet Union

• Soviet Union and China

• United States and Japan

What event marked the beginning of the Cold War?

• The Cuban Missile Crisis

• The Berlin crisis

• The Korean War

• The Vietnam War

During which years did the U.S. and Soviet Union compete for influence around the world?

• 1945-1991

• 1939-1945

• 1914-1918

• 2001-2020

What was the primary competition between the U.S. and Soviet Union from 1945-1991 known as?

• The Cold War

• World War II

• The Korean War

• The Vietnam War

What promise did Joseph Stalin break at the Potsdam Conference in 1945?

• To allow free elections in Eastern Europe

• To withdraw Soviet troops from Germany

• To support the establishment of the United Nations

• To provide economic aid to Western Europe

Which country was divided into East and West during the fall of communism?

• Poland

• Germany

• Hungary

• Romania

What was the Truman Doctrine?

• A) A policy to support free peoples who are resisting attempted subjugation by armed minorities or by outside pressures.

• B) A plan to rebuild Europe after World War II.

• C) A strategy to contain the spread of communism in Asia.

• D) A doctrine to promote economic cooperation among Western nations.

What was the Marshall Plan?

• A) A plan to rebuild Europe after World War II

• B) A military strategy during the Cold War

• C) A peace treaty between the US and the Soviet Union

• D) A trade agreement between European countries

Why is the conflict between the two superpowers referred to as the "Cold War"?

• Because it was fought in cold regions.

• Because it lasted for 45 years.

• Because the two superpowers never fought each other directly on the battlefield.

• Because it involved cold weapons.