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Start of the Cold War

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The US and Russia did not trust each other even though they defeated Germany together.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

Stalin soon broke the agreement he made with England and the US by setting up Communist governments in its border countries.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

What did Winston Churchill call the divide between communism and democracy?

a)

Iron Gate

b)

Steel Fence

c)

Great Divide

d)

Iron Curtain

4.

President Truman used the policy of _________ to try and prevent the spread of Communism.

a)

appeasement

b)

containment

c)

indirect control

d)

direct control

5.

What was Domino Theory?

a)

The idea that winning WWII was like winning a game of dominos

b)

The idea that if one country fell to communism, many others would follow

c)

The idea behind the formation of the United Nations

6.

Why was it a "cold" war instead of a traditional war?

a)

The US and Soviet Union fought over Alaska

b)

The US and Soviet Union developed ice weapons

c)

The US and Soviet Union only fought in the winter

d)

The US and Soviet Union never directly fought each other

7.

What was the Truman Doctrine?

a)

The US's policy of cooperating with the Soviet Union

b)

The US's idea to offer money & aid to countries that might fall to communism

c)

The Soviet Union's approach to spreading communism

d)

The plan to end the Cold War

8.
What two nations were in competition with each other during the Cold War?
a)
Spain and Portugal
b)
England and France
c)
Germany and Italy
d)
United States and Soviet Union
9.
Which two countries emerged as "Super Powers" after WWII?
a)
United States and Germany
b)
United States and the Soviet Union
c)
Germany and the Soviet Union
d)
France and Great Britain
10.

Which idea most accurately describes a communist country?

a)

People have amny choices for leaders to represent them in the government

b)

The government is small and has little influence over the people

c)

People are wealthy and have the freedom to do whatever they want

d)

The government controls the economy and gives the people very little freedom

11.
What is the name of a political system characterized by a centrally planned economy with all economic and political power resting in the hands of the central government? 
a)
Communism
b)
Capitalism
c)
Democracy
d)
Monarchy
12.

What was a major reason for Cold War?

a)

The US and USSR had very different ideas about government

b)

The weather was too low

c)

Insufficient money for war reparations

d)

Inability of the UN to maintain peace

13.
Which of the following was not one of Stalin's goals in Eastern Europe at the start of the Cold War?
a)
Spread communism through the area
b)
Create a buffer zone between himself and Germany
c)
Allow the countries to hold free elections
14.

The organization whose members agreed to mutually defend other Communist nations is called--

a)

Korean Pact

b)

Warsaw Pact

c)

NATO

d)

Satellite Nations

15.

One goal of the Berlin Blockade was to

a)

Raise taxes

b)

Promote communism

c)

Save money on resources

d)

Force out the US and allies out of Berlin

16.
One lasting effect of the Berlin Blockade was 
a)
drawing a boundary line between the sections of Germany
b)
It was one of the first major conflicts of the Cold War
c)
The U.S. Airforce doubled in size
d)
Bridges between East and West Berlin were damaged for a decade
17.
The United State's response to the blockade was the creation of the 
a)
U.S. Airforce
b)
Berlin Airlift
c)
Candy Parachutes
d)
New types of airplanes
18.

Which of the following was NOT a "hot spot" during the Cold War?

a)

Korean War

b)

Vietnam War

c)

War in Afghanistan (1979-1989)

d)

World War II

19.

Which country did the Berlin Airlift take place?

a)

Germany

b)

France

c)

U.S.

d)

Russia

20.
The Berlin Airlift was:
a)
America's plan to get rid of the Berlin Wall
b)
Necessary for supply of food and fuel to people of West Berlin
c)
Rescuing Berliners
d)
A plan for freeing East Berlin from communism