Post-WWII Global Political Changes

What does the ‘Iron Curtain’ symbolize? 

• The division between East Germany and West Germany
• The division between East Berlin and West Berlin
• The division between communist Europe and noncommunist Europe 
• The division between North Korea and South Korea

John F. Kennedy and Harry Truman were leaders of what country during the Cold War?

• Soviet Union

• Germany

• United States

• Ireland

What country launched the Marshall Plan to help European countries post WWII?

• Great Britain

• Soviet Union

• Japan

• USA

Which number on the map below shows the location of East Germany?

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8

A relatively new challenge that the United States faces after the Cold War is the emergence of _____ as a global economic and military power.

• China

• Japan

• Soviet Union

• Germany

Which statement about Japan after World War II is true?

• Japan became Facist

• Japan adopted communism and aligned with U.S.S.R

• Never had their own government to this day

• Japan adopted democracy and became a strong ally of the U.S.

Which organization was formed after World War II to create a body for the nations of the world to try to prevent future global wars (Non-military)?

• United Nations

• N.A.T.O.

• Warsaw Pact

• Comecon

Which country on the map is labeled with the number 5?

• North Korea

• China

• South Korea

• North Vietnam

Which numbered country on the map is China?

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8

Fidel Castro was the leader of what island nation during the Cold War?

• Japan

• Cuba

• England

• France