
1950S & COLD WAR REVIEW
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
U.S. foreign policy that focused on stopping the spread of communism.
Berlin Wall
Communism
Containment
Cold War
Answer explanation
The U.S. foreign policy aimed at preventing the spread of communism is known as 'Containment.' This strategy was central during the Cold War, focusing on limiting communist influence globally.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Wall built that separated East Germany was West Germany.
The Great Wall
Border Patrol
Berlin Wall
Containment
Answer explanation
The Berlin Wall was the barrier that separated East Germany from West Germany from 1961 to 1989. It symbolized the division of the Cold War, making 'Berlin Wall' the correct answer.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
East Germany was controlled by....
Communists
Anti-communists
Italy
Mccarthy
Answer explanation
East Germany was established as a socialist state under the influence of the Soviet Union after World War II, leading to control by the Communist Party. Thus, the correct answer is 'Communists'.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Race between the U.S. and the Soviet Union to build up weapons.
Arms Race
Space Race
Foot Race
Three legged race
Answer explanation
The correct answer is 'Arms Race' as it specifically refers to the competition between the U.S. and the Soviet Union to build up their nuclear and conventional weapons during the Cold War.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Competition between the U.S. and the Soviet Union in regards to space exploration.
Arms Race
Cold War
Space Race
Korean War
Answer explanation
The competition between the U.S. and the Soviet Union in space exploration is known as the Space Race. This period was marked by significant achievements like the launch of Sputnik and the Apollo moon landing.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
An alliance between the Soviet Union and other Eastern European nations. such as Poland and Albanid This was in response to the NATO
League of Nations
NATO
Warsaw Pact
United Nations
Answer explanation
The Warsaw Pact was a military alliance formed by the Soviet Union and Eastern European nations like Poland and Albania in response to NATO, solidifying their collective defense against Western powers.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
First artificial Earth satellite. It was launched by the USSR in 1957
Challenger
Sputnik
Capitalist
Telstar
Answer explanation
The first artificial Earth satellite, launched by the USSR in 1957, is known as Sputnik. It marked a significant milestone in space exploration, making Sputnik the correct answer among the options provided.
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