Cold War Quiz

Which two countries emerged as global superpowers after World War II?

• The US and The Soviet Union

• Germany and Japan

• France and Italy

• China and India

What was the purpose of the Berlin Airlift?

• To provide necessary supplies to the people of Europe

• To evacuate people from Europe

• To conduct military operations in Europe

• To establish new trade routes in Europe

What does the map illustrate in the Cold War Study Guide?

• The Berlin Wall

• The Iron Curtain

• The Great Wall

• The Maginot Line

What did the Iron Curtain divide the world into during the Cold War?

• East and West Germany

• US and Soviet spheres of influence

• North and South Korea

• Allies and Axis powers

Which countries were Soviet allies according to the map?

• Countries in red

• Countries in blue

• Countries in green

• Countries in yellow

Which color represents US allies on the map?

• Blue

• Red

• Green

• Yellow

What was the primary purpose of the Iron Curtain during the Cold War?

• To promote trade between countries

• To divide Europe into different spheres of influence

• To create a new political alliance

• To establish a new economic system

What was the result of Nikita Khrushchev's decision to place nuclear weapons in Cuba?

• Peaceful negotiations

• Economic growth

• Brink of nuclear war

• Technological advancement

What motivated US leaders to become involved in the conflict in Korea in the 1950s?

• Democracy

• Communism

• Capitalism

• Socialism

Why did the original members of NATO believe the alliance was necessary?

• To promote trade in Asia

• To explore space

• Because of growing Soviet control over Eastern Europe

• To improve technology