WH 1.3.2 Quiz - Hotspots in The Cold War

Which two were proxy wars fought mainly by the U.S. during the Cold War? Choose two.

• The Korean War

• The Soviet-Afghan War

• The Vietnam War

• World War 2

What was the main reason behind The Domino Theory and the U.S. policy of Containment?

• It would lead to neighboring countries becoming communist

• It would increase trade with communist countries

• It would strengthen the U.S. economy

• It would promote global peace

What role did the Soviet Union play in the Vietnam War?

• They supported South Vietnam with military aid

• They remained neutral throughout the conflict

• They supported North Vietnam with military aid and weapons

• They mediated peace talks between the U.S. and Vietnam

Which are true about the roles of the U.S., USSR, and proxies in the Vietnam War? Click ALL that are true.

• The U.S. fought against the communist North Vietnam

• The U.S. supported the South Vietnamese Government

• The U.S. fought directly against the USSR in VIetnam

• The Soviets fought against the U.S. proxy known as the Vietcong

Which are true about the results/effects of the Vietnam War? Click ALL that are true.

• The U.S. lost and Vietnam became a communist nation.

• Caused the deaths of millions of Americans

• Caused the deaths of millions of Vietnamese

• The war divided American society and made America avoid major military conflict until the Persian Gulf War in 1991.

Which was NOT a cause of the Soviet-Afghan War

• The Soviets wanted to expand their influence and Communism.

• The Soviets wanted to support the communist Afghan government

• The Mujahideen rebels fought against tribal and religious changes from the communist government

• The Americans wanted to fight terrorist groups in Afghanistan

Which are true about the roles of the U.S., Soviets, and proxies in the Soviet-Afghan War? Click ALL that are true.

• The People's Democratic Party was fighting to keep the communist government in power in Afghanistan

• The Soviets were fighting to support the Mujahideen

• The Mujahideen were fighting against the U.S. to spread communism

• The U.S. provided weapons and training to the rebels to fight the spread of communism.

What was the U.S. view of the Soviet presence in Afghanistan?

• A threat to its interests and a potential expansion of communism

• An opportunity for economic collaboration

• A chance to establish peace

• A minor regional conflict

Which country emerged as the World's largest superpower after the Soviet-Afghanistan War?

• The United States

• China

• The Soviet Union

• Russia

What effects did the Soviet-Afghanistan War have on the U.S.? Click ALL that are true.

• The U.S. was the World's largest superpower shortly after the war.

• Support for the Mujahideen led to the rise of the Taliban and al-Qaida in Afghanistan

• It led to peace and good relations between the U.S. and Afghanistan who became strong allies

• The Soviets won, leading to the U.S. losing the Cold War