Quiz on Major Developments of the Cold War

What does détente mean in the context of the Cold War?

• An act of aggression

• A military alliance

• A declaration of war

• A decrease in tension between two countries

Who were the leaders during the First Détente period from 1953 to 1960?

• Stalin and Mao

• Eisenhower and Khrushchev

• Kennedy and Brezhnev

• Roosevelt and Churchill

What major event ended the First Détente in 1960?

• Berlin Crisis

• Vietnam War

• U-2 Incident

• Cuban Missile Crisis

Which US President implemented anti-communist policies such as the 'Star Wars' Programme?

• Jimmy Carter

• Ronald Reagan

• Richard Nixon

• John F. Kennedy

When did the Cold War officially end?

• 1991

• 1985

• 1979

• 1960

What is the main characteristic of emerging economies?

• Stagnation

• Isolation

• Rapid development

• Decline

Which region experienced ethnic conflicts in the Balkans during the post-Cold War period?

• Middle East

• Southeastern Europe

• East Africa

• Central Asia

What was the main cause of the Rwandan Civil War?

• Ethnic tensions between Tutsi and Hutu

• Religious conflicts

• Political disagreements

• Economic disparities

Which terrorist group was responsible for the 9/11 attacks in the United States?

• Taliban

• ISIS

• Boko Haram

• Al-Qaeda

What is the primary goal of international efforts against terrorism?

• To fund terrorist organizations

• To combat and prevent terrorist activities

• To promote terrorism

• To ignore terrorist threats