Topic 8 - Cold War Quiz

1) Which statement about the Cold War is an opinion rather than fact?

• The Cold War was a time period in which tension increased but without actual fighting.
• The increased tension between the two superpowers were the worst in the history of the world.
• The Cold War intensified as threats increased.
• Even though there was no actual fighting, both the Soviet Union and United States expected conflict.

2) What does Fidel Castro, Ho Chi Minh, and Pol Pot have in common?

• All three believe in Marxist philosophies.
• Each dictator joined the European Union.
• Each leader believes in the economic policy of supply & demand.
• All three believe Cold War tension could be eased by a peace treaty.

3) During the Cold War, the primary goal of American foreign policy was to

• protect human rights in Southwest Asia.
• encourage economic growth in communist countries.
• stop the spread of communism.
• create a world without taxes.

4) Which statement about the Marshall Plan is most accurate?

• It was used to finance rearmament after World War II.
• It was denied to all former World War II enemies.
• It was given to all African and Asian allies during the Cold War.
• It was used to rebuild European nations after World War II.

5) In which of the following areas is there the biggest difference between North and South Korea?

• language
• continent
• physical geography
• economy

6) Which of the following leaders can be credited with the notes above?

• Khrushchev
• Castro
• Gorbachev
• George C. Marshall

7) According to this excerpt, what is the main goal of restructuring, or perestroika?

• To acknowledge free elections.
• The ultimate goal is to gain enough allies to retaliate for tension in the Cold War.
• To fully restore the principle of socialism.
• To eliminate socialism.

8) How are the effects of the Cold War still felt in Korea today?

• Korea is still divided into communist North Korea and democratic South Korea.
• North Korea and South Korea have different economic systems.
• North and South Korea have different political systems.
• All of the above.

9) Which of the following is correctly linked with each other?

• communism - South Vietnam
• command economy - North Korea
• free market economy - North Korea
• capitalism - North Vietnam

10) Why is there tension at the border between North and South Korea?

• Tension is there because of the differences between the most popular religions in opposing nations.
• Tension has decreased over the past few decades because of the cease-fire agreement.
• Tension is there because the Korean War is still ongoing since there was only an armistice.
• Tension has increased because of the imperialistic nature of the United States.