Quizizz Berlin Blockade & Airlift

Shutting off of a port to keep people or supplies from moving in or out.

• blockade

• containment

• perestroika

• satellites

Answer explanation

A blockade is the act of shutting off a port to prevent movement of people or supplies, making it the correct choice. Containment refers to limiting the spread of something, while perestroika and satellites are unrelated concepts.

One goal of the Berlin Blockade was to

• Raise taxes

• Promote communism

• Save money on resources

• Force out the US and allies out of Berlin

Answer explanation

The Berlin Blockade aimed to cut off access to West Berlin, forcing the US and its allies to withdraw from the city, thereby consolidating Soviet control and promoting communism in the region.

The Blockade ended when

• The Soviets realized their blockade had failed

• When Stalin died

• When the U.S. stopped sending resources

• The people of West Berlin found tunnels to transport supplies

Answer explanation

The blockade ended when the Soviets recognized its failure, as their efforts to cut off West Berlin were unsuccessful due to the successful airlift and resilience of the West Berliners.

During the Berlin Blockade, the U.S. flew supplies to west Berlin. This was called the __________________________.

• Berlin Rescue Mission

• NATO

• Berlin Airlift

• United Nations

Answer explanation

During the Berlin Blockade, the U.S. conducted the Berlin Airlift to supply West Berlin with essential goods, countering the Soviet blockade. This operation is specifically known as the Berlin Airlift.

How long did the airlift go on for?

• 1 year

• 11 months

• 9 months

• 6 months

Answer explanation

The airlift lasted for 11 months, which is the correct answer. This duration reflects the significant effort made to deliver supplies and support during that critical period.

Who controlled West Germany after the vote?

• The Allies (U.S., France, G.B.)

• The Soviet Union

• The Communists

Answer explanation

After World War II, West Germany was controlled by the Allies, specifically the United States, France, and Great Britain, who established a democratic government. The Soviet Union controlled East Germany.

Who "won" this conflict?

• The West

• The East

• China

• Wakanda

Answer explanation

The West is considered to have 'won' this conflict due to its political, economic, and military advantages that ultimately led to a favorable outcome compared to the East, China, and fictional entities like Wakanda.

What was the Berlin Airlift?

• Supplying food and goods to West Berlin

• Taking people from East Berlin to West Berlin

• Dropping of bombs on Berlin

• Supplying food and goods to East Berlin

Answer explanation

The Berlin Airlift was a response to the Soviet blockade of West Berlin, where Western Allies supplied food and goods to sustain the city's population, making the correct answer 'Supplying food and goods to West Berlin'.

The Berlin Airlift was:

• America's plan to get rid of the Berlin Wall

• Necessary for supply of food and fuel to people of West Berlin

• Rescuing Berliners

• A plan for freeing East Berlin from communism

Answer explanation

The Berlin Airlift was crucial for supplying food and fuel to West Berliners during the Soviet blockade, ensuring their survival and resisting communist pressure, making this choice the correct answer.

The purpose of "containment" was to--

• stop the spread of democracy

• stop the spread of hate

• stop global warming

• stop the spread of communism

Answer explanation

The purpose of 'containment' was to stop the spread of communism during the Cold War, as the U.S. aimed to prevent its influence from expanding into other countries.