Cold War - Benchmark Review

What was the primary reason for the tension between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War?

• Competition for space exploration

• Differing views on government and economics

• Military alliances

• Trade disagreements

What does the term "Iron Curtain" symbolize?

• The physical barrier between East and West Berlin

• The division between democratic and communist countries in Europe

• The military strength of the United States

• The economic prosperity of Western Europe

Which event marked the beginning of the Cold War?

• The Berlin Airlift

• The formation of NATO

• The end of World War II

• The Cuban Missile Crisis

How did the United States respond to the Soviet blockade of Berlin in 1948?

• By sending ground troops

• By initiating the Berlin Airlift

• By negotiating a peace treaty

• By abandoning West Berlin

What was the main goal of NATO when it was formed?

• To promote communism

• To prevent the spread of communism

• To support the Soviet Union

• To establish trade agreements

What was the outcome of the Korean War?

• North Korea became a democracy

• The Korean Peninsula remained divided

• South Korea was taken over by the North

• The United States withdrew completely from Korea

Who was Joseph McCarthy, and what was he known for?

• A Soviet leader who promoted communism

• An American senator known for anti-communist activities

• A British prime minister during the Cold War

• A German scientist who defected to the United States

What significant event occurred in 1961 that symbolized the division of Berlin?

• The Berlin Airlift

• The construction of the Berlin Wall

• The reunification of Germany

• The fall of the Iron Curtain

What was the Space Race?

• A competition to build the most nuclear weapons

• A race to explore outer space and achieve technological advancements

• A competition for economic superiority

• A military strategy to dominate other nations

Which statement best describes the Cold War?

• A direct military conflict between the U.S. and the Soviet Union

• A period of peaceful cooperation between superpowers

• A time of indirect conflict and rivalry

• A series of economic treaties