World History Final Exam/Cold War

What do you call the term that means preventing the spread of communism?

• containment

• United Nations

• McCarthyism

• Domino Theory

The arms race between the Soviets and Americans was about -

• seeing who could develop the first nuclear weapon

• trying to be the first to put a man on the moon

• developing more nuclear advanced weapons than the other country

• limiting the influence of the Soviet Union on global affairs

The House Un-American Activities Committee was established by Congress with the intention to -

• generate enthusiasm and support for the war effort against the Axis Powers

• spend government money on programs that would develop superior technology to that of the Soviets

• prevent Cuba from launching Soviet missiles towards the United States

• investigate individuals and groups associated with the promoting communism

This image most accurately describes which of the following wars?

• World War II

• The Cold War

• The Korean War

• The Vietnam War

What was the name of the alliance established by European Communist nations in response to NATO?

• Iron Curtain

• Warsaw Pact

• Second World Order

• Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.

What was the role of the Berlin Wall during the Cold War?

• The Berlin Wall was built to prevent East Germans from fleeing to the West.

• The Berlin Wall had no significant role during the Cold War.

• The Berlin Wall was built to protect west Germany from Soviet invasion.

• The Berlin Wall was built as a symbol of peace between East and West Germany.

How did returning soldiers from World War II impact the economy?

• The soldiers got married and had children, resulting in an increased demand for housing.

• Soldiers were highly experienced working with machinery and took factory jobs.

• The health industry thrived as soldiers returned from war with disease and medical conditions.

• Increased sales of microwavable dinners helped grocery stores earn large profits.

Which of the following best completes this diagram?

• The atomic bomb is dropped on Hiroshima, Japan

• Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin land on the moon

• The Soviet Union constructs the Berlin Wall

• Sputnik I orbits Earth

What was the role of the United Nations during the Cold War?

• The United Nations was primarily used as a platform for propaganda by the superpowers.

• The United Nations was dissolved during the Cold War.

• The United Nations played a significant role in mediating conflicts and preventing escalations.

• The United Nations had no significant role during the Cold War.

What impact did the arms race have on the economies of the U.S. and the Soviet Union?

• The arms race boosted the economies of the U. S. and the Soviet Union.

• The arms race had no impact on the economies of the US and the Soviet Union.

• The arms race led to a significant stain on the economies of both the US and the Soviet Union.

• The arms race only affected the economy of the Soviet Union, not the US.