Cold War History Quiz

The Cold War was primarily caused by differences between the United States and the Soviet Union over

• access to natural resources

• military strength after World War II

• economic and political ideologies

• territorial boundaries in Europe

Which quote best reflects the idea of Europe being divided after World War II?

• “Ask not what your country can do for you…”

• “An iron curtain has descended across the Continent.”

• “That’s one small step for man…”

• “We choose to go to the Moon.”

The main goal of the Truman Doctrine was to

• rebuild Europe after World War II

• stop the spread of communism

• promote nuclear disarmament

• encourage peaceful coexistence

How did the Marshall Plan support the policy of containment?

• By increasing U.S. military forces in Europe

• By dividing Germany into zones

• By providing economic aid to Western Europe

• By threatening nuclear retaliation

The Berlin Airlift demonstrated the United States’ commitment to

• isolationism

• appeasement

• containment

• neutrality

Which event led directly to the formation of NATO?

• The Korean War

• The Berlin Blockade

• The Cuban Missile Crisis

• The Vietnam War

The Communist takeover of China was significant because it

• ended the Cold War

• strengthened democratic governments in Asia

• expanded communism beyond Europe

• caused the United States to leave Asia

Which conflict is an example of a Cold War proxy war?

• World War II

• Korean War

• American Civil War

• Persian Gulf War

President Eisenhower’s policy of Massive Retaliation relied on

• economic sanctions

• diplomatic negotiations

• conventional ground forces

• the threat of nuclear weapons

The creation of the Warsaw Pact was a response to

• the Marshall Plan

• the formation of NATO

• the Berlin Airlift

• the Truman Doctrine