Cold War

Cold War

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Social Studies, History

6th - 9th Grade

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The video tutorial explores the Cold War, a period of tension between the USA and USSR post-World War II. It highlights the ideological differences between the communist Soviet Union and democratic USA, the division of Germany, and the symbolic Berlin Wall. The arms and space races are discussed, showcasing the technological competition. The Cold War ended with the fall of the Berlin Wall and the dissolution of the USSR. The video concludes by questioning the possibility of a new Cold War between the US and China.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary cause of tension between the USA and the USSR during the Cold War?

Geographical disputes

Cultural exchanges

Political differences

Economic competition

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the Berlin Wall symbolize during the Cold War?

The end of World War II

The Iron Curtain between democratic and communist countries

The separation of East and West Berlin

The division of Germany into four zones

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which event marked a significant achievement for the USA in the space race?

Launching the first satellite

Landing a man on the moon

Building the first space station

Sending the first animal to space

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What major event in 1989 signaled the beginning of the end for the Cold War?

The launch of a joint space mission

The signing of a peace treaty

The fall of the Berlin Wall

The dissolution of the Soviet Union

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What question does the video pose about future global relations?

Could a new Cold War develop between the US and China?

Will the Soviet Union rise again?

Can the US and Russia form an alliance?

Is global peace achievable in the next decade?