Cold War & Red Scare Unit Test – 7th Grade

What was the Cold War?

• A war fought in freezing climates

• A direct war between the U.S. and Soviet Union

• A conflict without direct fighting between the U.S. and the Soviet Union

• A civil war in Europe

Which country led the Communist side during the Cold War?

• United States

• Great Britain

• Soviet Union

• France

What does the "Iron Curtain" refer to?

• A. A real wall dividing Germany

• B. A border fence between the U.S. and Russia

• C. A symbolic division between Communist and non-Communist Europe

• D. A new type of tank developed during the war

The Cold War mainly involved which two countries?

• U.S. and China

• U.S. and Germany

• U.S. and Soviet Union

• France and Soviet Union

Which best describes Communism?

• A religion

• A type of government where all property is shared

• A monarchy

• A belief in capitalism

Why was the Cold War "cold"?

• It happened during the winter

• No weapons were used

• There was no direct fighting between the U.S. and Soviet Union

• It happened in Antarctica

Which color is often associated with Communism?

• Blue

• Green

• Red

• Yellow

What was the symbol on the Soviet Union's flag?

• A. A star and moon

• B. A hammer and sickle

• C. An eagle

• D. A rocket

What kind of drills did students practice during the Cold War?

• Earthquake drills

• Duck and cover drills

• Gymnastics drills

• Reading drills

Why were people building bomb shelters?

• To hide from tornadoes

• To prepare for a possible nuclear attack

• To escape flooding

• For fun