Exploring the Early Cold War

The video explores the geopolitical landscape post-World War II, focusing on the division of power between the US and the Soviet Union. It covers the division of Europe, the Berlin Airlift, and the Berlin Wall. The Korean Peninsula's division and the Korean War are discussed, followed by the Vietnam War's impact. The video concludes with the Cuban crises, including the Bay of Pigs and the Cuban Missile Crisis, highlighting Cold War tensions.

Which two countries emerged as superpowers after World War II?

• China and Japan

• United Kingdom and Italy

• United States and Soviet Union

• France and Germany

What led to the division of Europe after World War II?

• The outbreak of the Korean War

• The formation of the European Union

• The Yalta and Potsdam conferences

• The Treaty of Versailles

What was the purpose of the Berlin Airlift?

• To transport troops into Berlin

• To supply Berlin with food and essentials during the Soviet blockade

• To evacuate citizens from Berlin

• To fly surveillance missions over Berlin

What was the main reason for the construction of the Berlin Wall?

• To protect West Berlin from a military invasion

• To prevent East Germans from fleeing to the West

• To mark the boundary between East and West Germany

• To serve as a tourist attraction

What divided North and South Korea?

• The Demilitarized Zone

• The Great Wall

• The Han River

• The 38th Parallel

What was the result of the Korean War?

• An armistice was signed, leaving the division in place

• A peace treaty was signed

• South Korea won

• North Korea won

Who was the leader of North Vietnam during the Vietnam War?

• Ngo Dinh Diem

• Ho Chi Minh

• Pol Pot

• Kim Il-sung

Which countries supported North Vietnam during the Vietnam War?

• Japan and Australia

• United Kingdom and France

• China and the Soviet Union

• United States and South Korea

What was the outcome of the Cuban Missile Crisis?

• The US invaded Cuba

• The Soviet Union and the US removed nuclear missiles from Cuba and Turkey, respectively

• Fidel Castro was overthrown

• A nuclear war started

What event in 1961 attempted to overthrow Fidel Castro?

• Operation Mongoose

• Cuban Missile Crisis

• Bay of Pigs Invasion

• Cuban Revolution