Cold War History and Events

The video explores the Cold War, a period of ideological rivalry and political tension between the US and USSR post-WWII. It covers the emergence of these nations as superpowers, the formation of alliances like NATO, and proxy wars in various regions. The Cuban Missile Crisis is highlighted as a critical moment. The Space Race and the detente period are discussed, leading to the Cold War's end with the fall of the Berlin Wall and the collapse of the Soviet Union. The term 'Cold War' was coined by George Orwell, referring to a state of tension without direct military conflict.

Who coined the term 'Cold War' and in which essay?

• Winston Churchill in 'The Iron Curtain'

• Joseph Stalin in 'The Buffer Zone'

• John F. Kennedy in 'The Cuban Missile Crisis'

• George Orwell in 'You and the Atomic Bomb'

What were the two competing ideologies during the Cold War?

• Capitalism and Socialism

• Democracy and Fascism

• Capitalism and Communism

• Monarchy and Republic

What was the purpose of the Soviet Union's buffer zone in Eastern Europe?

• To protect against the Allies

• To expand capitalism

• To promote democracy

• To establish trade routes

Which organization was created by the Allies in April 1949?

• Warsaw Pact

• United Nations

• NATO

• Comic-Con

Which event brought the world to the brink of nuclear war in 1962?

• Vietnam War

• Korean War

• Cuban Missile Crisis

• Berlin Blockade

Who was the U.S. President during the Cuban Missile Crisis?

• Ronald Reagan

• John F. Kennedy

• Harry S. Truman

• Richard Nixon

Who was the first human to travel into space?

• Neil Armstrong

• Alan Shepard

• Yuri Gagarin

• Buzz Aldrin

What was the period of improved relations between the U.S. and the Soviet Union in the 1970s called?

• Glasnost

• Cold War

• Détente

• Perestroika

Which treaty between the U.S. and the Soviet Union dismantled their missile systems?

• INF Treaty

• START Treaty

• Warsaw Pact

• NATO Treaty

What event symbolized the reunification of Germany in 1989?

• Cuban Missile Crisis

• Moon Landing

• Signing of the INF Treaty

• Fall of the Berlin Wall