Cold War Worksheet

What was the main goal of the Arms Race?

• To explore outer space
• To build more powerful weapons and gain military superiority

What does Mutually Assured Destruction (MAD) mean?

• Only one country would survive a nuclear war
• Nuclear war would destroy both sides involved
• War could be easily avoided
• Only civilians would be affected

Which two countries were involved in the Space Race?

• United States and China
• Germany and Japan
• United States and Soviet Union
• France and Great Britain

Why was Sputnik 1 significant?

• It was the first human in space
• It was the first artificial satellite launched into space
• It landed on the Moon
• It ended the Cold War

What was the purpose of the Domino Theory?

• To explain how wars start in Europe
• To describe how economies collapse
• To explain the spread of communism between countries
• To promote space exploration

How did the Arms Race increase global tension?

• By encouraging peaceful cooperation
• By reducing military spending
• By creating fear of nuclear war
• By ending conflicts quickly

What major achievement did the U.S. accomplish in 1969?

• Launching Sputnik
• Ending the Vietnam War
• Landing the first man on the moon
• Forming the United Nations

What was a major achievement for the U.S. during the Space Race?

• Winning the Vietnam War
• Landing on the Moon
• Building the first nuclear weapon

Why did the U.S. fear the spread of communism?

• It would improve global trade
• It could threaten democratic governments
• It would end all wars
• It would reduce military power

Name one technological advancement from the Space Race.

• Printing press
• Satellites
• Steam engine
• Telephone