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Cold War Practice Test

Total questions: 94

Worksheet time: 54mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

During the Cold War, what bill did the U.S. Congress pass to provide financial assistance to western European countries?

a)

Truman Doctrine

b)

Open Door Policy

c)

Marshall Plan

d)

Domino Theory

2.

What policy implemented in the Cold War said the U.S. would give military aid to a country that needed to resist communism?

a)

Marshall Plan

b)

Truman Doctrine

c)

Domino Theory

d)

Open Door Policy

3.

During the Cold War, what policy did the U.S. follow to stop the spread of communism?

a)

Open Door Policy

b)

Big Stick Policy

c)

Containment Policy

d)

Dollar Diplomacy

4.

Which individual/group contributed to the Red Scare by accusing American citizens of being communist spies?

a)

McCarthy/HUAC

b)

NAACP/Farm Workers Union

c)

Nativists/Muckrakers

d)

Philanthropists/Entrepreneurs

5.

In what year did the Russians launch the satellite Sputnik?

a)

1941

b)

1957

c)

1969

d)

1991

6.

What happened as a result of the launch of Sputnik in 1957?

a)

It started the space race between the USSR and U.S.

b)

The U.S. government started NASA.

c)

U.S. began to spend more money on math and science to maintain national security.

d)

All of the above

7.

During what Cold War event did the U.S. bypass a Soviet blockade in Germany without provoking a military conflict?

a)

Berlin Airlift

b)

Vietnam War

c)

Watergate Scandal

d)

Bataan Death March

8.

During the Cuban Missile Crisis, what did President J.F. Kennedy do when he heard that the Soviet Union was constructing nuclear missile sites in Cuba.

a)

He launched a nuclear missile at the Kremlin in Moscow.

b)

He gave into the demands of the Soviet & Cuban government.

c)

He ordered a naval blockade around Cuba to prevent Soviet ships from bringing the necessary materials.

d)

He declared war on the Soviet Union & Cuba.

9.

What theory caused the U.S. to enter the Vietnam War in order to stop the expansion of communism across Southeast Asia?

a)

Marshall Plan

b)

Domino Theory

c)

Open Door Policy

d)

Dollar Diplomacy

10.

What amendment was passed to lower the voting age because it was unfair that 18-20 year olds could be drafted into the army but not vote?

a)

17th amendment

b)

21st amendment

c)

22nd amendment

d)

26th amendment

11.

What words should you immediately associate with the Cold War?

a)

Hitler & the Nazis

b)

Economic recession

c)

Containment of Communism

d)

Corruption & Industrialization

12.
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
13.
What was the term 'iron curtain' used  to describe the division of?
a)
North and South Vietnam
b)
East and West Asia
c)
North and South Korea
d)
East and West Europr
14.
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
15.
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
16.
Why was the United States involved in the Berlin Airlift?
a)
to airlift food to the people of West Berlin
b)
to bomb East Berlin
c)
to demolish the Berlin Wall
d)
to transport people out of East Berlin
17.
Why did the United States become involved in the Korean War?
a)
to contain communism
b)
to colonize Korea
c)
to spread communism
d)
to Christianize Koreans
18.
Where was Korea divided?
a)
18 parallel
b)
34 parallel
c)
38 parallel
d)
15 parallel
19.
In 1950, Korea fought a civil war over the spread of communism.  Communists from the north tried to take over the south.  What role did he US play in this war?
a)
The US and its allies went to Vietnam to fight Korean Communists.
b)
The US and its allies join the fight to keep communism from spreading.
c)
The US and its allies did not join the Korean War.
d)
The US and its allies fought to defend the North.
20.
In the 1950s, the United States became involved in the Vietnam War. Why did the United States become involved in this war?
a)
to prevent the collapse of the government of North Vietnam
b)
to stop Vietnam from taking over Hong Kong
c)
to stop the spread of communism to South Vietnam
d)
to prevent attacks against United States shipping
21.
Where was Vietnam divided? 
a)
17th Parellel
b)
20thParellel
c)
38th Parellel
d)
34th Parellel
22.
Who were the two participants in the Space Race?
a)
The US and Cuba
b)
China and US
c)
The USSR and US
d)
US and North Vietnam
23.
The Cold War started immediately after WWII and lasted until
a)
1960's
b)
1970's
c)
1980's
d)
1990's
24.
America's relationship with the Soviet Union was called a "Cold War" because the...
a)
Soviets fought the United States by freezing prices
b)
the United States fought the Soviet Union during their harsh, cold winter
c)
Soviet Union and the United States were enemies, but no official war took place
d)
Soviet Union and United States were developing nuclear weapons using cold fusion
25.
NATO stands for: 
a)
New Alliance Trade Organization 
b)
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
c)
North American Trade Organization
d)
North American Treaty Organization
26.
A Cold War Treaty organization was: 
a)
NAFTA      
b)
NATO
c)
Prussian Pact 
d)
Danzig Accords
27.
What is an Arms Race?
a)
When two countries compete to create the best and most weapons 
b)
When two countries compete to create new colonies
c)
When two countries compete over resources
28.
Why did the U.S. and the Soviet Union “Fight” the Cold War?
a)
World Power
b)
Differences in Communism and Capitalism 
c)
Nuclear Weapons Production
d)
All of the above
29.
The graph above shows the amount of nuclear weapons the U.S. and Soviet Union possessed during the Cold War. Which vocabulary word is this graph best illustrating?
a)
Nonallignment 
b)
Democratization
c)
Arms Race 
d)
Communism 
30.
“To counter the possibility that the Western countries could not protect themselves against the Soviet Union, the Truman Administration formed a European-American alliance that would commit the United States to bolstering the security of Western Europe.”
.
The above statement is describing which organization?
a)
The Big Three 
b)
NATO 
c)
Warsaw Pact 
d)
Marshall Plan
31.
The alliance of communist countries
a)
NATO
b)
Warsaw Pact
c)
Triple Alliance
d)
Communist Alliance
32.
Towards the end of the cold war the soviet union was suffering from economic, cultural, and political hardships which led to it's collapse. True or False
a)
True
b)
False
33.
 One reason for the construction of the Berlin Wall in 1961 was to:
a)
a.   promote reunification of East Germany and West Germany
b)
b.   keep East Germans from fleeing to the Western sector of Berlin
c)
c.   complete the post–World War II rebuilding of Berlin
d)
d.   meet the requirements of the North Atlantic  Treaty Organization (NATO)
34.

Which of the following was a primary cause of the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union?

a)

direct, armed conflict between the two nations

b)

the founding of the United Nations

c)

a deep reduction in military expenditures

d)

a competition for political influence over other countries

35.

Which of the following is most characteristic of the Cold War?

a)

The growth of nuclear arsenals in the United States and the Soviet Union

b)

The expansion of national borders by imperialistic European countries

c)

The implementation of isolationist foreign policies in Great Britain and China

d)

The rapid industrialization of many Southeast Asian countries

36.

Which of these was a cause of the Korean War?

a)

NATO air and naval forces blocked ships sailing to North Korea.

b)

United Nations inattention allowed guerrillas to infiltrate South Korea.

c)

North Korean forces, with Soviet approval, invaded South Korea.

d)

Widespread anti-colonial riots forced the Korean government to begin the war.

37.

During the Korean War, what prevented the southern part of the peninsula from falling permanently to the invading forces?

a)

The threat of a Soviet naval blockade

b)

The use of atomic weapons on northern cities

c)

The assistance of the Chinese military

d)

The involvement of UN forces under the command of the United States

38.

What motivated the U.S. to get involved in the war in Vietnam?

a)

The U.S. supports governments fighting against Communism (Containment)

b)

The U.S. was only after natural resources in the area

c)

The U.S. wanted to colonize Korea and Vietnam

d)

The U.S. was helping the Japanese empire expand into Vietnam

39.

Which of the following is usually a characteristic of a Communist economy?

a)

Entrepreneurs sell shares in their companies to the government

b)

The role of the government in the economy is restricted by law

c)

Government agencies are in control of production planning

d)

Investment is encouraged by the promise of large profits.

40.

What are Proxy Wars?

a)

Indirect conflicts between the 2 superpowers

b)

Wars between Communist China and Russia

c)

Wars between the US and Canada

d)

Wars that US citizens greatly supported the involvement of US troops

41.
Ordinary people & businesses control the production of goods and services is called _________________________.
a)
capitalism
b)
free trade
c)
marketing
d)
communism
42.
Why were the US and Soviet Union on opposite side of the Cold War?
a)
The US dropped bombs on the Soviet Union
b)
The Soviet Union dropped bombs on the US
c)
The two countries have different viewpoints of government and economy.
43.

In the Communist system who controls everything?

a)

The Government

b)

Businesses

c)

The People

d)

Nobody

44.

An economic and political system in which a country's trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit,

a)

communism

b)

socialism

c)

fascism

d)

capitalism

45.

Which system has no social classes?

a)

Communism

b)

Fascism

c)

Socialism

d)

Capitalism

46.

Which system allows you to own a business and make as much money as possible

a)

Fascism

b)

Socialism

c)

Communism

d)

Capitalism

47.

In a Capitalist system the prices of a good are based on

a)

whatever the owner wants

b)

whatever the people decide

c)

supply and demand

d)

what is fair and just

48.

Is it CAPITALISM or COMMUNISM:

Individuals and businesses own property and the means of production

a)

Capitalism

b)

Communism

49.

Is it CAPITALISM or COMMUNISM:

Businesses follow their own self-interest by competing for the consumer’s money.

a)

CAPITALISM

b)

COMMUNISM

50.

Is it CAPITALISM or COMMUNISM:

The community or the government should own property and the means of production. There should be no private ownership.

a)

CAPITALISM

b)

COMMUNISM

51.

Is it CAPITALISM or COMMUNISM:

Progress results when a community cooperates for the good of all (equality).

a)

CAPITALISM

b)

COMMUNISM

52.

Is it COMMUNISM or CAPITALISM:

A better system is for the government to distribute goods according to each person’s needs.

a)

CAPITALISM

b)

COMMUNISM

53.

Is it CAPITALISM or COMMUNISM:

Every individual tries to make as much money as he can and should be free to start a business

a)

CAPITALISM

b)

COMMUNISM

54.
Property is owned by the state
a)
Communism
b)
Capitalism
55.
Wealth distributed unevenly
a)
Communism
b)
Capitalism
56.
Classless society: all members of society are considered to be equal
a)
Communism
b)
Capitalism
57.
Education and health care provided by the state
a)
Communism
b)
Capitalism
58.
Freedom of the press Class distinctions: upper class, middle class and working class
a)
Communism
b)
Capitalism
59.
System of government is totalitarian
a)
Communism
b)
Capitalism
60.
Press controlled and owned by the state
a)
Communism
b)
Capitalism
61.
Focus is on the individual and his/her own progress in life
a)
Communism
b)
Capitalism
62.
System of government is democratic
a)
Communism
b)
Capitalism
63.
Focus is on the progress of the community as a whole
a)
Communism
b)
Capitalism
64.
People need freedom
a)
Communsim
b)
Capitalism
65.
Property is owned by the state
a)
Communism
b)
Capitalism
66.
Governments should not interfere with the rights of individuals to make their own living
a)
Communism
b)
Capitalism
67.
No-one should have more than anyone else - everybody's needs are equally important
a)
Communism
b)
Capitalism
68.
The government should interfere in the economy as little as possible
a)
Communism
b)
Capitalism
69.
When people work together as equals, they achieve greater things
a)
Communism
b)
Capitalism
70.
People need one another
a)
Communism
b)
Capitalism
71.
When people compete against one another, they achieve greater things
a)
Communism
b)
Capitalism
72.
Vietnam was a colony of what country prior to World War II?  
a)
United States
b)
China
c)
Japan 
d)
France
73.
Who was the leader of the communist government in North Vietnam?
a)
 Mao Zedong
b)
Ho Chi Minh
c)
Le Duan 
d)
Ngo Dinh Diem
74.

The Vietcong were-

a)

South Vietnam force

b)

North Vietnam force

c)

North Vietnamese forces in South Vietnam

d)

Another name for Communists

75.
Which side ended up winning the Vietnam War and taking control of the country? 
a)
United States
b)
Soviet Union
c)
South Vietnam
d)
North Vietnam
76.
What are Napalm and Agent Orange are two examples of?
a)
guerilla fighting
b)
chemical weapons
c)
army helicopters
d)
missiles
77.
What were the problems of fighting in Vietnam?
a)
Identifying the enemy 
b)
Jungle/Location provided cover and a place to transport enemy supplies
c)
Weather and climate
d)
all of these
78.
Shifting the burden of actual combat from American troops to S. Vietnamese forces.
a)
Vietminization
b)
Vietcong
c)
Internationalism
d)
Linkage
79.

The American people strongly supported U.S. involvement in the war

a)

True

b)

False

80.

As a result of the Vietnam War, many Americans believe that U.S. forces should only be sent to world troublespots if U.S. security or vital interests are at stake.

a)

True

b)

False

81.

Our Vietnam Vets were welcomed with open arms when they returned home

a)

No

b)

yes

82.

In 1975, two years after the last American troops left Vietnam,:

a)

South Vietnam defeated the Viet Cong

b)

the United Nations drew up a treaty ending the war

c)

South Vietnam surrendered to North Vietnam

83.

POW's are

a)

Partners of war

b)

the children that were used as decoys

c)

Prisoners of war

d)

people who sided with communism

84.

The Ho Chi Minh Trail was

a)

a secret path which was used by the Viet Cong in Saigon.

b)

a supply line for the Vietcong which ran through neutral countries.

c)

the route that the Americans took when they left South Vietnam.

d)

a supply line used by South Vietnam.

85.

After the Vietnam War

a)

South Vietnam stayed independent but communist.

b)

both countries were reunited.

c)

the Americans had to pay for most of the damage.

d)

all of the above.

86.

Which of the following was NOT used by the American military in Vietnam?

a)

Aerial attacks (regular bombs)

b)

Agent Orange

c)

Napalm

d)

Nuclear bombs

87.

Where was the United States Navy allegedly attacked in 1964?

a)

Gulf of Thailand

b)

Gulf of Tonkin

c)

Pearl Harbor

d)

South China Sea

88.

Which of the following was not a reason for the Vietnam War?

a)

The Domino Theory

b)

Containment

c)

Gulf of Tonkin Incident

d)

Vietnamization

89.

In the ____________________, United States soldiers killed at least 450 women, children, and elderly men, shocking the American public.

a)

My Lai Massacre

b)

Attack on Sai Pan

c)

Tet Offensive

d)

Attack on Khe Sanh

90.

The sustained bombing of North Vietnamese and Viet Cong troops, ordered by Johnson in 1965

a)

Domino Theory

b)

Operation Rolling Thunder

c)

Gulf of Tonkin Resolution

d)

Tet Offensive

91.

US troop reduction in Vietnam; transfer of combat operations from American to South Vietnamese troops

a)

Domino Theory

b)

Kent State University

c)

Tet Offensive

d)

Vietnamization

92.

Leading Vietnamese nationalist figure, supporting the Communist party

a)

Ngo Dinh Diem

b)

Ho Chi Minh

c)

Viet Cong

d)

Kent State University

93.

1968, massive attack by the Viet Cong on major cities in South Vietnam; caused American public support of war to plummet

a)

Operation Rolling Thunder

b)

Gulf of Tonkin Resolution

c)

Tet Offensive

d)

Kent State University

94.

Protests over military missions in Cambodia resulted in confrontation between protestors and police, with four students killed on May 4, 1970

a)

Kent State University

b)

Vietnamization

c)

Domino Theory

d)

Viet Cong

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