Exploring the Cold War in AP World History

The video provides an overview of Unit 8, focusing on the Cold War and decolonization. It covers the global division into first, second, and third worlds, the ideological conflict between the US and the Soviet Union, and the concept of proxy wars. The video also discusses the arms race, space race, and the global influence exerted by both superpowers during the Cold War era.

What years approximately mark the duration of the Cold War?

• 1945 to 1991

• 1914 to 1945

• 1939 to 1945

• 1991 to 2000

Which term is no longer used to describe the world's division during the Cold War?

• First, Second, and Third World

• Democratic and Communist States

• Eastern and Western Bloc

• NATO and Warsaw Pact

What was the main ideological conflict of the Cold War?

• Capitalism vs. Communism

• Monarchy vs. Democracy

• Nationalism vs. Globalism

• Imperialism vs. Decolonization

Which of the following was a significant aspect of the Cold War's economic battle?

• Both A and B

• Neither A nor B

• Soviet Union's push for global communism

• Promotion of free trade by the US

What does 'proxy war' mean in the context of the Cold War?

• Direct conflict between the US and Soviet Union

• Wars fought through intermediaries to influence other regions

• Internal conflicts within the US or Soviet Union

• Economic sanctions against third-party countries

What was the 'arms race' primarily about?

• Developing better conventional weapons

• Increasing the number of nuclear weapons

• Improving space exploration technologies

• Expanding territorial control

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

• The Gulf War

• The Falklands War

• World War II

• The Korean War

What was the purpose of the space race during the Cold War?

• To explore potential colonies

• To demonstrate technological superiority

• To find new resources

• To establish military bases

Which country sent troops to support Angola's communist faction during its civil war?

• China

• France

• Cuba

• The United States

What was a key goal of Cold War propaganda?

• To demonstrate military might

• To convince the world of the superiority of their ideology

• To convince neutral countries to join an alliance

• To promote peace and understanding