Cold War Quiz

What was the Cold War (1947-1991) primarily characterized by?

• Economic cooperation

• Geopolitical tension

• Cultural exchange

• Military alliance

Which two countries were primarily involved in the Cold War?

• United States and China

• United States and Soviet Union

• Soviet Union and Germany

• United States and Japan

What were the ideological differences during the Cold War?

• Democracy vs. Monarchy

• Capitalism vs. Communism

• Socialism vs. Fascism

• Liberalism vs. Conservatism

Which of the following was a characteristic of the Cold War?

• Arms race and nuclear threat

• Peaceful negotiations

• Economic sanctions

• Cultural festivals

Which country was affected by the Cold War, as mentioned in the document?

• India

• Iran

• Brazil

• Australia

What are proxy conflicts?

• Direct confrontations between superpowers

• Indirect confrontations between superpowers

• Economic agreements between countries

• Peace treaties between nations

Which of the following is a key feature of proxy conflicts?

• Superpowers avoid supporting any side

• Direct military engagement is common

• Superpowers support opposing sides in a regional conflict

• Conflicts are resolved through diplomacy

Why do superpowers engage in proxy conflicts?

• To directly engage in military battles

• To extend influence and ideology through local conflicts

• To avoid any form of conflict

• To establish trade agreements

Which of the following is an example of a proxy conflict?

• World War I

• Korean War

• American Civil War

• French Revolution

In what year did William Knox D'Arcy obtain an oil concession in Persia (Iran)?

• 1901

• 1908

• 1909

• 1935