Cold War Quiz

During the Cold War, the majority of European countries either belonged to NATO or which other organization?

• United Nations

• European Union

• Warsaw Pact

• League of Nations

When did the Cuban Missile Crisis occur?

• October 1962

• November 1963

• September 1961

• August 1960

Which event marked the end of the Cold War?

• Korean War

• Cuban Missile Crisis

• Fall of the Berlin Wall

• Vietnam War

What was the primary purpose of containment policy during the Cold War?

• To expand U.S. territory

• To contain nuclear weapons

• To prevent the spread of Communism

• To promote economic growth

Which war occurred between 1955 and 1975 as a proxy conflict during the Cold War?

• Korean War

• Vietnam War

• Gulf War

• World War II

Which doctrine was associated with the policy of containment?

• Monroe Doctrine

• Truman Doctrine

• Eisenhower Doctrine

• Nixon Doctrine

Which year did the Fall of the Berlin Wall occur?

• 1985

• 1987

• 1989

• 1991

Which of the following was not a proxy war during the Cold War?

• Korean War

• Vietnam War

• Cuban Missile Crisis

• World War II

What was the main reason for the stalemate in the Korean War?

• Lack of resources

• Strong resistance from Chinese and Soviets

• Poor leadership

• Harsh weather conditions

Which organization was under U.S. influence during the Cold War?

• Warsaw Pact

• NATO

• United Nations

• European Union