Cold War Quiz

What was the main goal of the policy of containment during the Cold War?

• Expand communism globally

• Keep communism within its existing borders

• Promote democracy worldwide

• Increase military spending

Who came up with the term "Iron Curtain"?

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Joseph Stalin

• Winston Churchill

• Harry Truman

What was the purpose of the Berlin airlift?

• To evacuate citizens from Berlin

• To demonstrate military power

• To supply West Berlin after Stalin blockaded it

• To launch an attack on East Berlin

What does NATO stand for?

• North American Treaty Organization

• National Atlantic Treaty Organization

• North Atlantic Treaty Organization

• Northern Alliance Treaty Organization

Which countries were behind the "Iron Curtain" during the Cold War?

• France, Italy, Spain

• Poland, East Germany, Czechoslovakia

• Norway, Sweden, Finland

• Greece, Turkey, Cyprus

What was the significance of the 38th parallel in the Korean War?

• It was the location of a major battle

• It marked the division between North and South Korea

• It was the site of peace negotiations

• It was a demilitarized zone in Europe

What was the main goal of brinkmanship during the Cold War?

• Protect national interests by risking war

• Avoid war at all costs

• Promote economic growth

• Strengthen diplomatic relations

Who was the U.S. Secretary of State associated with the policy of brinkmanship?

• John Foster Dulles

• Henry Kissinger

• Dean Acheson

• George Marshall

What event led to the nationalization of the Suez Canal?

• Egyptian President Nasser's decision

• British withdrawal from Egypt

• US recognition of China

• French invasion of Egypt

Which countries invaded Egypt to gain control of the Suez Canal?

• Britain, France, and Israel

• United States, Soviet Union, and China

• Germany, Italy, and Japan

• India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh