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Cold War Quiz Review

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The purpose of "containment" was to--
a)
stop the spread of democracy
b)
stop the spread of hate
c)
stop global warming
d)
stop the spread of communism
2.
In this economic system, the government owns all property and means of production.
a)
communism
b)
capitalism
c)
socialism
d)
democracy
3.
Ordinary people & businesses control the production of goods and services is called _________________________.
a)
capitalism
b)
free trade
c)
marketing
d)
communism
4.
Why is the Cold War called a "cold" war?
a)
The areas affected were in the polar regions of the world
b)
The war was fought during winter months only
c)
Leaders of the superpowers were sick with coughs and fevers
d)
There was never direct fighting between the two superpowers
5.

Which of the following was the main reason why the United States and the Soviet Union were reluctant to engage in direct military conflict during the Cold War era?

a)

Because of pressure from nations that refused to choose a side in the conflict

b)

Because of the potential for global nuclear destruction

c)

Because of the peacekeeping efforts of the United Nations

d)

Because of increased tensions among various ethnic groups in the Middle East

6.

1. What was the primary reason for US involvement in Southeast Asia during the 1960's and 1970's?

a)

To gain access to foreign oil reserves

b)

To find new markets for exports

c)

To halt the spread of communism

d)

To establish new colonies

7.

Which of the following nations were divided into communist and non-communist parts throughout most of the Cold War Era?

a)

Mongolia and Taiwan

b)

Greece and Poland

c)

Korea and Vietnam

d)

Pakistan and Iran

8.

The failed United States’ 1961 operation in Cuba was called

a)

The Bay of Pigs

b)

The Bay of Sheep

c)

The Bay of Cows

d)

The Bay of Havana

9.

What is a proxy war?

a)

a war between two states

b)

a war where no lives are lost

c)

a war where the powers in conflict use third parties as substitutes instead of fighting each other directly

d)

a war where women are not allowed to fight

10.

The idea that when one country falls to communism in a region others are likely to also fall to communism is known as ________________.

a)

The Slinky Theory

b)

The Monopoly Effect

c)

The Kennedy Theory

d)

The Domino Theory

11.

The Gulf of Tonkin Incident claimed that 2 US Ships were attacked and this gave President ______________ the authority to send troops to Vietnam.

a)

Kennedy

b)

Roosevelt

c)

Nixon

d)

Johnson

12.

What ended the Cuban Missile Crisis?

a)

The USSR removes the missiles from Cuba and the US leaves Cuba alone

b)

The US uses all of their missiles and destroys Cuba

c)

Kennedy got tired of fighting and signs a treaty with the USSR

d)

Cuba gives up

13.

Who were the two superpowers who emerged after WWII and engaged in Cold War for many years?

a)

France and Germany

b)

Switzerland and Poland

c)

Libya and Turkiye

d)

The United States and the Soviet Union

14.

Who became president after John F. Kennedy was a assassinated?

a)

Lyndon Johnson

b)

Richard Nixon

c)

Bobby Kennedy

d)

Bill Clinton

15.

Who was the leader Cuba during the Bay of Pigs Invasion and the Cuban Missile Crisis?

a)

Camilo Cienfuegos

b)

Che Guevara

c)

Fidel Castro

d)

Miguel Diaz-Canel