wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

Cold War-World Studies Review

Total questions: 88

Worksheet time: 2hrs 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Who made the statement "An Iron Curtain has descended across the continent"?
a)
President Roosevelt
b)
Joseph Stalin
c)
Winston Churchill
d)
President Harry Truman
2.
What is the purpose of N.A.T.O?
a)
Countries joining together to end democracy
b)
Countries joining together to stop trade between the East and West
c)
Countries joining together to fend off attacks by other communist countries
d)
Countries joining together to create one kind of currency (S)
3.
In what country is the city of Berlin located?
a)
France
b)
Germany
c)
England
d)
Soviet Union
4.
Why did Joseph Stalin block the city of Berlin from getting supplies after WWII?
a)
He wanted to make the people dependent on communist Germany for their needs
b)
He hated Berlin
c)
The railroads were broken and still needed to be fixed after the war
d)
The people of Berlin were very wealthy and did not need his help
5.
Which country was the aggressor that started the Korean War?
a)
North Korea
b)
South Korea
c)
Neither - they were forced into war by Germany
d)
Japan
6.
Which country did the U.S. send military aid to during the Korean War?
a)
North Korea
b)
South Korea
c)
Germany
d)
Japan
7.
Which 2 superpowers were involved in the Cold War?
a)
Britain and the Soviet Union
b)
France and Germany
c)
Japan and the Soviet Union
d)
The U.S. and the Soviet Union
8.
Why did the U.S. enter the Korean War?
a)
It did not want another country to fall to communists
b)
It did not want another country to be split
c)
It wanted to attack North Korea
d)
It wanted to sell more weapons to its allies
9.
Why did the U.S. want the Soviet Union to remove its nuclear weapons from Cuba?
a)
It wanted to protect Cuba from communism
b)
Cuba is close to the U.S. border
c)
It was protecting nearby countries in Central America
d)
The U.S. did not have any missiles of its own
10.
What best describes the Soviet satellite Sputnik?
a)
The first satellite launched into space
b)
The first satellite to reach the moon
c)
The first satellite to carry a person into space
d)
The first satellite to carry a laboratory rat into space
11.
Which of the following caused the Vietnam War?
a)
Japan attacked South Vietnam
b)
North Vietnam wanted all of Vietnam to be communist
c)
South Vietnam wanted to remain communist
d)
The Soviet Union attacked South Vietnam
12.
What symbolizes the end of the Cold War?
a)
U.S. President Bush worked toward easing tensions
b)
The Soviet Union broke up into 15 independent republics
c)
People in Easter Europe were gaining more freedom
d)
The Berlin Wall was built
13.
Which side ended up winning the Vietnam war and taking control of the entire country?
a)
Soviet Union
b)
North Vietnam
c)
United States
d)
South Vietnam
14.
What action caused the Cuban Missile Crisis?
a)
The Soviet Union placed missiles in Cuba that could be used against the U.S.
b)
The U.S. placed missiles in Cuba to be used again the Soviet Union
15.
What type of economy did the Soviet Union have?
a)
socialist
b)
capitalist
c)
mercantile
d)
feudal
16.
President Truman adopted a new foreign policy during the Cold War know as the Truman Doctrine. What was the main goal of the Truman Doctrine?
a)
To expand trade with Europe
b)
To limit the build up of nuclear weapons
c)
To stop the spread of communism
d)
to send financial aid to Europe
17.
The United States got involved in conflicts like Korea and Vietnam because they were afraid of the domino theory. What is the domino theory?
a)
If one country fell to democracy, others would follow
b)
If one country fell to communism, others would follow
18.
How did the Marshall plan try to stop the spread of communism in Western Europe after WWII?
a)
by providing government housing for refugees
b)
by providing military assistance to Vietnam
c)
by providing money to stop poverty
19.
Where was Korea divided?
a)
18 parallel
b)
34 parallel
c)
38 parallel
d)
15 parallel
20.
Where was Vietnam divided? 
a)
17th Parellel
b)
20thParellel
c)
38th Parellel
d)
34th Parellel
21.
How did the US respond to finding out that the Soviets had missiles in Cuba?
a)
They sent the Air Force to bomb Cuba
b)
They began placing missiles in the Soviet Union.
c)
They placed a naval blockade around Cuba.
d)
They invaded Cuba and the Soviet Union.
22.
In this economic system, the government owns all property and means of production.
a)
communism
b)
capitalism
c)
socialism
d)
democracy
23.
Which of the following foreign policies gave financial aid to European nations to rebuild after WWII?
a)
Truman Doctrine
b)
Marshall Plan
c)
Warsaw Pact
d)
Domino Theory
24.
Nations that were aligned with, but also under the influence and pressure of, the Soviet Union were called--
a)
European Nations
b)
NATO
c)
Warsaw Pact
d)
Satellite Nations
25.
The organization whose members agreed to mutually defend other Communist nations is called--
a)
Korean Pact
b)
Warsaw Pact
c)
NATO
d)
Satellite Nations
26.
The fall of the Berlin Wall directly led to the--
a)
dissolving of the Soviet Union
b)
the reuniting of the United Kingdom
c)
the overthrow of Joseph Stalin
d)
McCarthyism
27.
Which of the following was a failed invasion by the United States under Kennedy in an attempt to overthrow Fidel Castro?
a)
Invasion of Moscow
b)
Cuban Missile Crisis
c)
Bay of Pigs Invasion
d)
Korean Invasion
28.
The countries to the east of the bold black line were all members of what group?
a)
the Warsaw Pact
b)
the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO
c)
the Axis Powers
d)
the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO
29.
What was the main reason for the building of the Berlin Wall by the Soviet Union?
a)
To prevent a planned US invasion of East Germany
b)
To stop the USSR from taking control of Western Europe
c)
To keep West German from leaving the Democratic Zone
d)
To keep East Germans from leaving the Communist Zone
30.
Which resource has caused the most conflict in the middle east?
a)
oil
b)
lumbar
c)
land
d)
gems
31.

After World War II, this country was divided into four zones

a)

Japan

b)

Italy

c)

Great Britain

d)

Germany

32.

Why did the Soviet Union control many eastern European countries?

a)

They wanted to create a buffer zone between East and West

b)

They wanted to become part of NATO

c)

They wanted a strong labor force.

d)

They wanted better ports for shipping. They wanted better ports for shipping.

33.

The competition between the US and USSR to accumulate the greatest number of weapons was

a)

Arms Race

b)

Space Race

c)

Containment

d)

Domino Theory

34.

Mutually Assured Destruction (MAD) is the idea that

a)

both countries will destroy each other with nuclear weapons

b)

one side could achieve victory using of nuclear weapons

c)

if a country is communist, nearby countries will fall too

d)

there are spies working for the enemy in our country there are spies working for the enemy in our country

35.

The U-2 incident was important because it

a)

meant the US was winning the space race

b)

revealed that the US was spying on the USSR

c)

prevented the US from invading Cuba

d)

caused the Berlin Airlift caused the Berlin Airlift

36.

Why is this land the center of controversy?

a)

The UN wants the land to remain neutral.

b)

Christians want control of the land for themselves.

c)

Israelis and Palestinians both claim rightful ownership.

d)

The land is home to oil reserves that many countries want.

37.

What is the Jewish diaspora?

a)

The desire to create a Jewish homeland.

b)

A term used to describe hatred towards Palestinians.

c)

The holiest place in Jerusalem.

d)

The scattering out of Jews throughout the world.

38.

Why do Jews feel they need a homeland?

a)

They are the only religion that does not have a homeland.

b)

They are the largest world religion.

c)

They have experienced a history of anti-semitism.

d)

Palestine initially agreed to share the territory with them.

39.

Jerusalem is holy to which of the following religions?

a)

Christianity

b)

Judaism

c)

Islam

d)

All of the above

40.
In 1979 a revolution in this nation ended with 53 Americans being held hostage.
a)
Iran
b)
Iraq
c)
Saudi Arabia
d)
Syria
41.
This leader took over Iran after the Shah was removed in 1979 and implemented a theocracy
a)
Ayatollah Khomeini
b)
Shah Pahlevi
c)
Mohammed Mossadeq
d)
Jimmy Carter
42.
What type of economic system was used in the USSR, China and North Korea?
a)
Capitalism
b)
Command Economy
c)
Mixed Economy
d)
Mercantilism
43.

What did the Allies do to help the citizens of Berlin during the Soviet blockade?

a)

Let the Soviets take over West Berlin

b)

Built the Berlin wall

c)

Began the Berlin airlift to drop needed supplies in the city

d)

Formed NATO

44.

The United States, Great Britain, and many countries in western Europe all belonged to

a)

NATO

b)

Warsaw Pact

c)

Bay of Pigs

d)

Detente

45.

Why did the US and the Soviet Union hesitate to fight each other directly during the Cold War?

a)

The United Nations kept the peace.

b)

They agreed about most issues.

c)

They agreed to disagree.

d)

They were afraid of global nuclear destruction. They were afraid of global nuclear destruction.

46.

What war for the Soviets was similar to the war in Vietnam for the US?

a)

Korean War

b)

Russo-Japanese War

c)

Soviet-Ukraine War

d)

Soviet-Afghan War

47.
Who led the movement for India's independence from British colonialism?
a)
Mohandas Gandhi
b)
Indira Gandhi
c)
Swami Patel
d)
Mohammad Ali Jinnah
48.
What tactic involves non-violently disobeying laws in order to provoke change?
a)
civil disobedience
b)
flash mobbing
c)
mass protest
d)
manifestation
49.
What Chinese communist leader won the Chinese Civil War & founded People's Republic of China?
a)
Mao Zedong
b)
Jiang Jieshi
c)
Zhou Enlai
d)
Zheng He
50.
What type of war is fought without formal battle lines & filled with surprise attacks?
a)
proxy war
b)
trench warfare
c)
guerilla warfare
d)
total war
51.
What type of war is fought by enemies without directly attacking each other?
a)
proxy war
b)
trench warfare
c)
guerilla warfare
d)
total war
52.
India is divided into two, India and  . . .. . . 
a)
Bangaldesh
b)
Pakistan
c)
Sri Lanka
53.
Gandhi encouraged his followers to protest British laws by all of the following means EXCEPT
a)
withholding of taxes
b)
boycotting British goods
c)
using homemade salt
d)
blowing up British railroad tracks
54.
___________ is a belief that people should be loyal to those with whom they share common history and customs.
a)
Communism
b)
Budduhism
c)
Democratism
d)
Nationalism
55.
What was the name of the terrible massacre in 1919, outside of a temple where British soldiers starting shooting a large group of Indians because they were gathering illegally? During this terrible tragedy, over 400 people were killed and 1200 were injured.
a)
Jallianwala Massacre
b)
Amritsar Massacre
c)
Temple Massacre
d)
Karamchand Massare
56.
Which statement best explains why India was partitioned in 1947?
a)
The British feared a united India
b)
One region wanted to remain under British control
c)
Religious differences led to political division
d)
Communist supporters wanted a separate state
57.
During the partition of India, which religious group fled to Pakistan?
a)
Hindus
b)
Muslims 
c)
Christians
d)
Catholics 
58.
During the Partition of India, which religious group fled to India?
a)
Christians
b)
Sikhs
c)
Jews
d)
Hindus
59.

Where is Tiananmen Square?

a)

Beijing

b)

Ningbo

c)

Seoul

d)

Shanghai

60.

The protesters in Tiananmen Square wanted less government control over their lives.

a)

True

b)

False

61.

Who made up the majority of protestors at Tiananmen Squar?

a)

doctors

b)

teachers

c)

students

d)

children

62.

Why do we celebrate Nelson Mandela and Gandhi when we study decolonization?

a)

They were able to gain freedom despite many obstacles for their people.

b)

They chose to follow capitalism instead of communism.

c)

They were powerful generals who led their nations to victory and led their countries for many years.

d)

They were committed to nonviolent protest, and democracy.

63.
What country did South Africa gain its independence from?
a)
Great Britain
b)
France
c)
Germany
d)
Portugal
64.
Even with the end of apartheid, what was a major problem that remained?
a)
laws that treated whites better than blacks
b)
income inequality between blacks and whites
c)
an unfair tax system
d)
blacks being forced to live in homelands
65.
Who was the first black president of South Africa?
a)
F.W. de Klerk
b)
Nelson Mandela
c)
Jomo Kenyatta
d)
Kwame Nkrumah
66.
In what African country would you likely have seen this sign during 1975? (Click text to reveal the picture)
a)
Nambia
b)
Egypt
c)
United States
d)
South Africa
67.
What was "apartheid" ?    
a)
Nelson Mandela's middle name
b)
An african country
c)
a fatal disease
d)
Racial segregation
68.
These were South Vietnamese who supported the communist north
a)
North Vietnamese Army
b)
Deferment
c)
Tet
d)
Viet Cong
69.
What country controlled Indochina prior to their independence?
a)
Britain
b)
France
c)
United States
d)
China
70.
What was the chemical used to kill the vegetation in Vietnam?
a)
Agent Orange
b)
Agent Yellow
c)
Agent Napalm
d)
Agent Magenta
71.
Networks of jungle paths used by N. Vietnam to transport supplies to the Vietcong?
a)
Saigon Route
b)
Bataan Death March
c)
Trail of Tears
d)
Ho Chi Minh Trail
72.
How did the Korean War end?
a)
Peace Treaty
b)
South Korea Victory
c)
North Korea Victory
d)
Armistice
73.
This is the name given to the rivalry between the U.S. and the Soviet Union to be the first to land a man on the moon.
a)
Space Jam
b)
Star Wars
c)
Space, the Final Frontier
d)
Space Race
74.

Which event began the space race?

a)

Yuri Gagarin went into space

b)

The United States established NASA

c)

The United States launched Explorer I

d)

The Soviet Union launched Sputnik I

e)

The Monstars wanted to play basketball

75.
Who/what is "Russ" as referred to in this newspaper article?
a)
The President of the United States
b)
The dictator of Russia at the time.
c)
Russia/Soviet Union
d)
It's a typo and should say, "Rush" instead.
76.
Why was the Cuban Missile Crisis so significant in the Cold War?
a)
It was the first conflict between the U.S. and the U.S.S.R.
b)
It was the closest the world had ever come to a nuclear war.
c)
It led to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
d)
It was the end of the conflict between the U.S.S.R. and the U.S.
77.
What was the Berlin Airlift?
a)
Supplying food and goods to Berlin
b)
Taking people from East Berlin to West Berlin
c)
Dropping of bombs on Berlin
78.
Berlin was split into how many sections?
a)
2
b)
3
c)
4
d)
5
79.
What is the UN's main job?
a)
To fight battles others can't
b)
To protect only America 
c)
To keep peace throughout the world
d)
To battle only terrorists
80.
An "arms race" can be described as ...
a)
a race between countries to defeat another country in war
b)
a race between nations to acquire the most powerful weapons
c)
a race between states to build up their own militias
d)
a race between nations to see who can have the largest military
81.
What is Capitalism?
a)
A system where the government controls business
b)
Capitalism is an economic system where the means of production are privately owned and operated for profit! 
c)
A economic system in which the people have limited rights
d)
An economic system in which most property and resources, such as factories or farms, are publicly owned or controlled.
82.
What is a key difference between capitalism and communism?
a)
Private Property is allowed in Capitalism
b)
Communism allows for a free market
c)
Capitalism, in theory, spreads the wealth evenly
d)
Communism encourages entrepreneurship 
83.
Pictures like this illustrate fear from what in America during the Cold War?
a)
Nuclear Attack
b)
Dirty floors
c)
The Hydrogen Bomb
d)
Loud Noises
84.
Why was the Cold War called the "Cold" War?
a)
It occurred during a very cold time period in history
b)
There was no direct fighting between the US and the Soviet Union
c)
All of the fighting between the US and Soviet Union was done in cold places
d)
Because everyone who got involved was cold
85.
North Korea was supported by ________________, which has a _________________ government.
a)
U.S.S.R./communist
b)
U.S.S.R./democratic
c)
U.S.A./communist
d)
U.S.A./democratic
86.
South Korea was supported by ________________ which has a _________________ government.
a)
U.S.S.R./communist
b)
U.S.S.R./democratic
c)
U.S.A./communist
d)
U.S.A./democratic
87.
After the fall of the USSR, what did many parts of the former USSR do?
a)
Attempt to reestablish communism
b)
Break away from Soviet Union and become independent
c)
Establish their own communist government
d)
Change their economic system to the command economy system
88.
The United Nations differed from the League of Nations in which of the following ways?
a)
having a goal
b)
 UK joining
c)
able to enforce policies
d)
staying out of conflicts

Similar Resources on Wayground

World History Unit 1 review

91 questions

World History Unit 1 review

quiz

Worksheet

•

9th Grade

US Unit 3 - Civil War to the Gilded Age

88 questions

US Unit 3 - Civil War to the Gilded Age

quiz

Worksheet

•

11th Grade

Sem. 2 Final (9th)

91 questions

Sem. 2 Final (9th)

quiz

Worksheet

•

8th - 10th Grade

TN CƠ BẢN LỊCH SỬ THẾ GIỚI

90 questions

TN CƠ BẢN LỊCH SỬ THẾ GIỚI

quiz

Worksheet

•

12th Grade

5-1 Révision FINAL Juin Histoire sec.3 v2025

91 questions

5-1 Révision FINAL Juin Histoire sec.3 v2025

quiz

Worksheet

•

9th Grade

SS US History 8th Grade Midterm Review

83 questions

SS US History 8th Grade Midterm Review

quiz

Worksheet

•

7th - 11th Grade

U.S. History Fall Semester 2025

85 questions

U.S. History Fall Semester 2025

quiz

Worksheet

•

11th Grade

Repaso historia de México contemporánea

91 questions

Repaso historia de México contemporánea

quiz

Worksheet

•

12th Grade