Cold War Quiz

(a)   was the Soviet dictator that wanted a weak, divided Germany.

• Nikita Khrushchev
• Vladimir Lenin
• Joseph Stalin
• Leon Trotsky

Winston Churchill used the term (a)   to describe the division between Soviet satellite states and Western Europe.

• Iron Wall
• Iron Curtain
• Steel Barrier
• Cold Divide

What was the Truman Doctrine primarily aimed at?

• Supporting the Soviet Union

• Promoting communism in Europe

• Helping Turkey and Greece fight communism

• Establishing trade relations with Asia

Match the following events with their corresponding historical responses.

• Military alliance creation

• The fall of the Berlin Wall

• Celebrations and reunification

• The Soviet blockade of West Berlin

• End of Cold War divisions

• The unification of Germany

• Berlin Airlift

• The formation of NATO

Which country joined NATO in 1955?

• East Germany

• West Germany

• Poland

• Hungary

What is the definition of "satellite states"?

• Independent nations under the control of a more powerful nation

• Nations with advanced space technology

• Countries with no political alliances

• Regions with high economic growth

The outcome of the Korean War was (a)  

• North Korea won
• South Korea won
• No side won
• The United States won

What significant event did Americans learn about on September 2, 1949?

• The Soviets launched a satellite.

• The Soviets developed a hydrogen bomb.

• The Soviets had an atomic bomb.

• The Soviets invaded Poland.

What is the concept of 'brinkmanship'?

• Negotiating peace treaties

• Going to the brink of war to protect against aggression

• Building economic alliances

• Developing new technologies

Who was Alger Hiss?

• A famous actor

• A government employee accused of being a communist

• A military general

• A scientist