Middle East and Cold War

What was the Cold War?

• A military conflict between NATO and the Warsaw Pact
• A peaceful negotiation between world leaders
• A series of economic treaties between countries
• A period of extreme tension and rivalry between the Soviet Union and the United States.

Which of the following Cold War conflicts is an example of a proxy war?

• Vietnam War
• Korean War
• Berlin Blockade
• Cuban Missile Crisis

Which of the following was NOT a cause of the Cold War?

• The Soviet Union's invasion of Anti-Communist Poland

• 1. The division of Germany into four sections followed by the building of the Berlin Wall

• Competing economic and political ideologies between the US and USSR

• The United States' and USSR's status as global superpowers at the end of WWII

During the Cold War, what was containment?

• A policy to prevent the continued spread of communism during the Cold War.

• A strategy to expand U.S. territories.

• A policy to promote communism globally.

• A military alliance against NATO.

What two things did the U.S. achieve during the space race? Select all that apply!

• The U.S. was the first country to land astronauts on the moon.

• The U.S. was the first country to establish a space station on Mars.

• The U.S. established N.A.S.A and continued space exploration.

• The U.S. was the first country to send a satellite into space.

What does domino theory suggest?

• If one country falls to communism, neighboring countries will also fall.

• All countries will eventually adopt the same political system.

• Domino theory only applies to economic situations.
• Political events are isolated and do not affect neighboring countries.

 Which two events marked the end of the Cold War?

• Signing of the Treaty of Versailles and Berlin Blockade

• End of World War II and Building of Berlin Wall

• Establishment of NATO and the Marshall Plan

• Fall of the Berlin Wall and Dissolution of the Soviet Union

Osama Bin Laden's goal was to bring an end to WHAT in the Middle East?

• Increased economic stability in the region
• Strengthening of local governments in the Middle East
• Promotion of democracy in Middle Eastern countries
• Western influence and intervention in the Middle East

Why did the U.S. go to war against Afghanistan in 2001?

• To support the Taliban in their fight against neighboring countries.
• To establish a permanent military base in the region.
• To promote democracy in Afghanistan without any prior conflict.
• As a direct response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

What two things did the U.S. believe Iraq was doing before launching Operation Iraqi Freedom?

• Engaging in diplomatic negotiations with the U.S.
• Building nuclear reactors for energy
• Increasing oil production for export
• Developing weapons of mass destruction and having ties to terrorist organizations.