Cold War

What does the phrase "Iron Curtain" suggest about the Cold War?

• The Soviet Union built an actual curtain made of iron.

• It was difficult for people in Eastern Europe to escape or get information.

• It made East and West Berlin one country.

• It helped Western Europe fight against communism.

What was the relationship between the United States and the Soviet Union for many years?

• Friendly and cooperative

• Fearful and suspicious

• Indifferent and neutral

• Competitive and sportsmanlike

What did both the United States and Russia do to protect themselves?

• Built large armies

• Kept a large number of nuclear weapons

• Formed alliances with other countries

• Developed advanced technology

What did President Reagan call the Soviet Union?

• The great ally

• The evil empire

• The friendly neighbor

• The powerful nation

What did the improved relationship between the US and Soviet Union lead to in Europe?

• Increased tensions

• Economic decline

• End of communist regimes

• Start of new conflicts

What methods did people use to escape across the Berlin Wall?

• Digging tunnels

• Flying hot air balloons

• Hiding in cars

• All of the above

What might have happened if the Berlin Wall had never been built?

• More East Germans would have left and gone to West Germany.

• The Cold War would have continued for a much longer time.

• The United States would have taken over all of Germany.

• West Germany would have joined the Soviet Union.

In what year was the Berlin Wall built?

• 1945

• 1961

• 1989

• 1991

When did the Cold War officially end?

• 1945

• 1961

• 1989

• 1991

What caused the Berlin Wall to fall?

• The United Nations ordered its destruction

• A government official mistakenly announced that the borders were open

• People tore it down overnight without warning

• A new law forced its removal