WH Unit 11 Cold War Test: Jolley

The end of the Cold War is best symbolized by the:

• Establishment of the Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan

• Formation of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the European Common Market

• Withdrawal of United Nations forces from Somalia and from Kuwait

• Destruction of the Berlin Wall and the reunification of Germany

What was a major challenge faced by African nations after decolonization?

• Economic prosperity

• Political borders drawn without considering ethnic groups

• Technological advancement

• Cultural unification

How did the process of decolonization differ in Africa compared to the Middle East?

• African nations achieved independence primarily through peaceful negotiations, while the Middle East experienced violent uprisings.

• African decolonization was largely influenced by nationalist movements, while Middle Eastern nations gained independence due to Cold War politics.

• African countries achieved independence later than most Middle Eastern nations.

• African nations sought independence from the Ottoman Empire, while Middle Eastern nations focused on European colonial powers.

Use the map titled, Independent Africa, 1950-1980 to answer the question:

Which claim is best supported by the evidence included in these maps?

• The Union of South Africa was renamed Namibia.

• By 1950, most of Africa was controlled by Russia or the United States.

• Egypt and Ethiopia are no longer part of Africa.

• By 1980, most African countries had become independent.

Which of the following was a primary cause of the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union?

• direct, armed conflict between the two nations

• a deep reduction in military expenditures

• the founding of the United Nations

• a competition for political influence over other countries

Use the political cartoon to answer the question:

Which of the following was the main reason why the United States and the Soviet Union were reluctant to engage in direct military conflict during the Cold War era?

• Because of the peacekeeping efforts of the United Nations

• Because of increased tensions among various ethnic groups in the Middle East

• Because of pressure from nations that refused to choose a side in the conflict

• Because of the potential for global nuclear destruction

What was the Space Race primarily a competition for?

• Superior technology and space exploration

• Economic dominance

• Cultural influence

• Military alliances

Which document would best provide information about the impact the Cold War had on regions other than the United States and the Soviet Union?

• Russian textbook published in 2015

• television interview with President John F. Kennedy

• memoirs of people living in East Germany, Cuba, and Afghanistan

• line graph of the Soviet Union's gross domestic product between 1948 and 1968

What does MAD stand for in the context of the arms race?

• Mutually Assured Destruction

• Military Arms Development

• Massive Atomic Deterrence

• Mutual Agreement on Defense

Which of the following best describes a key factor in the process of decolonization in Asia after World War II?

• The collapse of European economies made it difficult to maintain colonial control.

• The spread of communism discouraged nationalist movements.

• European nations voluntarily gave up their colonies to promote global unity.

• Economic prosperity in Europe reduced the need for colonies.