Which countries would control the four zones of Germany after the war?

USA, Britain, France, and Soviet Union

USA, Britain, France, and Italy

USA, Britain, France, and Japan

USA, Britain, France, and China

What was agreed about the future governments of countries in Eastern Europe?

They would be decided in free elections

They would be decided by the Soviet Union

They would be decided by the United Nations

They would be decided by the USA

What was the stumbling block in the agreement on the border of Poland?

Stalin wanted a communist government

Britain wanted a communist government

What was agreed would happen with Berlin at Potsdam?

It would be divided into four zones

It would be divided into two zones

It would be controlled by the Soviet Union

What did Truman want to see happen to the Eastern European countries?

Reject communism and be democratic

Accept communism and be neutral

Reject democracy and be communist

Accept democracy and be neutral

Why did the atomic bomb increase Cold War tension?

It showed US military superiority

It showed Soviet military superiority

It led to diplomatic negotiations

Why was the Kennan Long telegram called a long telegram?

It was sent over a long distance

It was written in a long format

What policy did the US follow afterwards?

Containment to stop communism spreading

Collaboration to improve relations

What did the Novikov telegram say about the United States?

It was a threat to Soviet security

It was an ally of the Soviet Union

What did Winston Churchill's 'Iron Curtain' speech in 1946 say?

It warned about the division between Eastern and Western Europe.

It called for the end of World War II.

It promoted the unification of Europe.

It announced the start of the Cold War.

What illegal things took place in Eastern European countries which meant they became satellite states?

Rigged elections and political purges

Why is communism attractive to poorer members of society?

It offers equality and shared wealth.

It promises wealth for the rich.

It supports free market policies.

What did Truman say was the choice that many people faced when choosing between communism and democracy?

Choosing freedom over oppression

What impact did the Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan have on international relations?

They increased tensions between the East and the West

They isolated the United States

They strengthened the Soviet Union

They led to the formation of the United Nations

Cominform, 1947 was set up on Stalin’s orders. What did it give Stalin?

Political control over the satellite states

GCSE Edexcel Cold War Key Topic 1

Authored by Lauren Elvidge

History

9th Grade

Used 10+ times

AI Actions

Add similar questions

Adjust reading levels

Convert to real-world scenario

Translate activity

More...

Content View

Student View

95 questions

Show all answers

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which year was the Grand Alliance formed?

1941

1945

1947

1950

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant event happened in 1945?

Tehran Conference

Yalta Conference

US drops atomic bomb to end WW2

Marshall Plan

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When was the Truman Doctrine announced?

1947

1948

1949

1950

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which year did the Berlin Blockade occur?

1948

1949

1950

1951

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what year was NATO formed?

1949

1950

1951

1952

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event took place in 1956?

Marshall Plan

Berlin Blockade

Warsaw Pact

Hungarian Uprising

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which three countries were in the Grand Alliance formed in 1941?

USA, Soviet Union, China

USA, Soviet Union, United Kingdom

USA, France, United Kingdom

Soviet Union, China, France

Access all questions and much more by creating a free account

Create resources

Host any resource

Get auto-graded reports

Continue with Google

Continue with Email

Continue with Classlink

Continue with Clever

or continue with

Microsoft

Apple

Others

Already have an account?

Similar Resources on Wayground

100 questions

Civics Pre-Test

Quiz

•

8th - 12th Grade

100 questions

US Constitution Test Review

Quiz

•

9th - 12th Grade

90 questions

HISTORY CONTENT TEST PART 1

Quiz

•

9th Grade

100 questions

Civics Practice Quiz

Quiz

•

9th - 12th Grade

100 questions

1302 Unit 1 Review

Quiz

•

9th - 12th Grade

Popular Resources on Wayground

7 questions

History of Valentine's Day

Interactive video

•

4th Grade

15 questions

Fractions on a Number Line

Quiz

•

3rd Grade

20 questions

Equivalent Fractions

Quiz

•

3rd Grade

25 questions

Multiplication Facts

Quiz

•

5th Grade

$fractions$

22 questions

fractions

Quiz

•

3rd Grade

15 questions

Valentine's Day Trivia

Quiz

•

3rd Grade

20 questions

Main Idea and Details

Quiz

•

5th Grade

20 questions

Context Clues

Quiz

•

6th Grade

Discover more resources for History

20 questions

Presidents Day challenge

Quiz

•

9th - 12th Grade

7 questions

Lunar and Chinese New Year for Kids | Bedtime History

Interactive video

•

1st - 12th Grade

7 questions

The First Transcontinental Railroad for Kids | Bedtime History

Interactive video

•

1st - 12th Grade

20 questions

Russian Revolution

Quiz

•

9th Grade

10 questions

Exploring the Causes and Effects of the Great Depression

Interactive video

•

6th - 10th Grade

20 questions

Students of Civics Unit 6: The Legislative Branch

Quiz

•

7th - 11th Grade

10 questions

Exploring the Geography of Ancient Egypt

Interactive video

•

6th - 10th Grade

10 questions

Exploring Ancient India

Interactive video

•

6th - 10th Grade

GCSE Edexcel Cold War Key Topic 1

In which year was the Grand Alliance formed?

What significant event happened in 1945?

When was the Truman Doctrine announced?

Which year did the Berlin Blockade occur?

In what year was NATO formed?

What event took place in 1956?

Which three countries were in the Grand Alliance formed in 1941?

Which main country was the Grand Alliance formed to fight against?

Which of the following leaders was associated with the Soviet Union during the formation of the Grand Alliance?

Which economic system is characterized by private ownership of business?

Access all questions and much more by creating a free account

Similar Resources on Wayground

Popular Resources on Wayground

Discover more resources for History