Division of Germany After World War II

What was the main reason for the division of Germany after World War II?

• To promote economic growth

• To prevent military threats to Europe

• To increase trade with the U.S.

• To expand Soviet influence

Which countries occupied the westernmost zones of Germany?

• Soviet Union

• China

• U.S., British, and French forces

• Italy and Spain

What was the GDR's political alignment?

• Democratic

• Capitalist

• Communist and authoritarian

• Neutral

What was the Cold War primarily characterized by?

• Full-scale military engagement

• Political propaganda and threats

• Economic cooperation

• Cultural exchange

Which part of Germany was known as the Federal Republic of Germany?

• East Germany

• West Germany

• North Germany

• South Germany

What was the geopolitical status of the U.S. and the U.S.S.R. after World War II?

• Minor powers

• Neutral states

• Geopolitical 'superpowers'

• Isolated nations

What was the main focus of the Cold War?

• Economic development

• Battle of wills and sociopolitical ideologies

• Environmental issues

• Technological advancements

What did the Soviet portion of Germany become known as?

• West Germany

• North Germany

• East Germany

• South Germany

What event marked the decline of Soviet power in Eastern Europe?

• The fall of the Berlin Wall

• The start of the Cold War

• The Cuban Missile Crisis

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

What was the capital of Germany during the Cold War?

• Berlin

• Munich

• Frankfurt

• Hamburg