Quiz on President Reagan and the Soviet Union

What was the name given to Reagan's idea of using ray beams to shoot down Soviet missiles?

• Star Wars

• Space Defense

• Missile Shield

• Laser Defense

Vietnam is a country located in which part of Asia?

• South Asia

• East Asia

• Southeast Asia

• Central Asia

Which BEST describes how most Germans felt about the tearing down of the Berlin Wall, according to the article?

• Indifferent

• Elated

• Devastated

• Melancholy

What was the effect of McCarthy's accusations on people?

• They were praised

• They were ignored

• They ruined the reputations and lives of many people

• They were celebrated

What plan was set during Eisenhower's presidency regarding Cuba?

• To establish trade relations

• To train Cuban refugees to overthrow Castro

• To provide economic aid

• To form a military alliance

What type of weapons were installed in Cuba during the Cuban Missile Crisis?

• Biological weapons

• Chemical weapons

• Nuclear weapons

• Conventional weapons

What did the Soviet Union own during the Cold War?

• All the businesses and land

• Only the land

• Only the businesses

• None of the above

What did the Allies do after helping form governments in Europe?

• Stayed to control the governments

• Left Europe

• Divided Europe into zones

• Created new countries

What was the economic system promoted by the United States during the Cold War?

• Communism

• Socialism

• Free enterprise

• Feudalism

What did the Soviet Union not have during the Cold War?

• Military power

• Nuclear weapons

• Free enterprise

• Political influence