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WH 10.9 Cold War - Causes and Results Quiz

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 50mins

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Class
Date
1.

What?

a)

Cold War standoff cartoon between USA and Soviet Union leaders (a nuclear standoff)

b)

A cartoon of two funny looking guys arm wrestling

c)

Dr. Dixon and Mr. Traeger arm wrestling

d)

Is that a atomic bomb that these guys are setting on?

2.

What areas were NOT the focus of disagreement between the United States and the Soviet Union?

a)

language

b)

economics

c)

ideology

d)

politics

3.

How did the Truman Doctrine undermine Soviet attempts to spread communism?

a)

It gave funds to Soviet-occupied countries in Europe.

b)

It provided military support to countries fighting communism.

c)

It created an alliance of Western countries to fight communism.

d)

It required US military intervention in communist revolutions.

4.

The contrasting Soviet and American views on security most greatly affected how each country approached its

a)

foreign policy.

b)

trade policy.

c)

economic policy.

d)

domestic policy.

5.

How did the Soviet style of government differ from American democracy?

a)

It was ruled by a monarch.

b)

It was led by a dictator.

c)

It had a parliamentary system.

d)

It lacked a legislative body.

6.

_________________was divided into two countries, one democratic and one communist, after World War II.

a)

France

b)

Germany

c)

Poland

d)

Russia

7.

The division of Berlin mirrored the division of Germany because it was divided between

a)

a democratic west and a capitalist east.

b)

a command economy in the west and a capitalist east.

c)

a democratic west and a communist east.

d)

a United States-controlled west and a Soviet-controlled east.

8.

Which best describes why the Soviet Union established buffer states around its borders?

a)

to promote European integration

b)

to intimidate potential invaders

c)

to enlarge the country

d)

to protect itself from direct invasion

9.

Which of the following countries were NOT part of the Eastern Bloc?

a)

Bulgaria

b)

Czechoslovakia

c)

Poland

d)

Greece

e)

Romania

10.

How did the Soviet Union try to ensure that satellite states would follow its policies?

a)

It controlled local communist governments.

b)

It installed leaders from the Soviet Union.

c)

It had popular support that inspired local governments.

d)

It created governments that had popular support.

11.

Which best describes why Stalin believed that having satellite states would help prevent future wars?

a)

Invaders would be afraid to attack such a unified force.

b)

Communism would make inequality a less likely source of conflict.

c)

These countries would be indebted to and protect the Soviet Union.

d)

Spreading communism throughout Europe would unify nations.

12.

What was the Iron Curtain?

a)

the name for the Soviet defense system

b)

Stalin’s term for the buffer states

c)

a term for the divide that isolated the East

d)

another name for the Berlin Wall

13.

Why did people within the Eastern Bloc have few economic freedoms?

a)

There were few stores.

b)

The state gave people everything.

c)

There were few imports.

d)

The government controlled the economy.

14.

Which of these most likely explains why people in the Eastern Bloc had little contact with the West?

a)

They disproved of capitalism.

b)

They could not travel freely.

c)

They had no access to Western culture.

d)

They feared the West.

15.

The aim of the ______________ was to limit the Soviet Union’s power and influence and to stop the spread of communism.

a)

US containment policy

b)

satellite states

c)

Potsdam Conference

d)

Eastern Bloc

16.

In what way did the Soviet Union try to spread communism around the world?

a)

by supporting revolutionary movements

b)

by infiltrating foreign governments

c)

by creating buffer zones

d)

by introducing social democracy

17.

Under the Truman Doctrine, the United States provided assistance to

a)

threaten Soviet aid efforts.

b)

help countries threatened by communism.

c)

countries rebuilding after war.

d)

bolster weakening support for democracy.

18.

The Marshall Plan provided _________________assistance to help countries in postwar Europe rebuild.

a)

military

b)

social

c)

economic

d)

political

19.

Why did Secretary of State George Marshall think it was important for postwar Europe to be stable and prosperous?

a)

It would be better able to defend itself in war.

b)

It would be able to buy more American exports.

c)

It would be more likely to embrace American lifestyles.

d)

It would be more likely to reject communism.

20.

Under the Truman Doctrine, the United States provided assistance to

a)

bolster weakening support for democracy.

b)

countries rebuilding after war.

c)

threaten Soviet aid efforts.

d)

help countries threatened by communism.

21.

After World War II, many Japanese territories were

a)

granted independence from Japan.

b)

increasingly difficult for Japan to control.

c)

placed under the control of other nations.

d)

supportive of the US occupation.

22.

Immediately after the war, what was the United States’ first priority in Japan?

a)

to remove the emperor

b)

to distribute food

c)

to improve the economy

d)

to restructure the government

23.

Which was NOT the United States’ primary goals in restructuring the Japanese government?

a)

eliminating communist influences

b)

prosecuting war criminals

c)

dismantling the military

d)

democratizing the country

24.

What was the first major step in making Japan a democracy?

a)

dethroning the royal family

b)

creating a new constitution

c)

reducing citizens’ rights

d)

holding parliamentary elections

25.

Which most likely explains why the Japanese royal family was not prosecuted for war crimes?

a)

The United States needed the royal family’s input to run the government.

b)

The United States lacked evidence the royal family committed crimes.

c)

The United States wanted to build an ongoing alliance with Japan.

d)

The United States feared the Japanese military would revolt.

26.

In what way did the new Japanese constitution change the role of the emperor?

a)

He became a permanent member of the Diet.

b)

He gained the power to choose the prime minister.

c)

He was no longer the ceremonial head of state.

d)

He was forced to declare he did not have divine power.

27.

What is similar about the US and Japanese government structures?

a)

They both have a constitutional monarchy.

b)

They both have a bicameral legislature.

c)

They both have a prime minister.

d)

They both have a parliamentary democracy.

28.

What were the primary goals in restructuring the Japanese economy?

a)

establishing keiretsu

b)

allowing trade unions

c)

dissolving zaibatsu

d)

introducing land reforms

29.

Which best describes the United States’ ultimate goal in restructuring the Japanese economy?

a)

to protect American interests

b)

to create a free market

c)

to industrialize Japan

d)

to promote Japanese ownership

30.

How did land reform affect the power structure of Japanese society?

a)

It decreased the power of the government.

b)

It increased the power of the wealthy.

c)

It increased the power of the poor.

d)

It decreased the power of the poor.

31.

How were farmers able to afford to buy land?

a)

The wealthy had to sell land to them in installments.

b)

The Japanese government redistributed all land equally.

c)

The US government funded the purchase of land.

d)

The Japanese government sold land at a reasonable price.

32.

Which event changed how the United States approached the Japanese economy?

a)

the Chinese Communist Revolution

b)

the Vietnam War

c)

the Korean War

d)

the death of Emperor Hirohito

33.

How did the United States’ approach regarding the Japanese economy shift during the Korean War?

a)

It focused on growth rather than reform.

b)

It focused on reform rather than growth.

c)

It focused on reform rather than stabilization.

d)

It focused on stabilization rather than decline.

34.

Given that Japan was left with minimal defenses after the war, how has it protected itself?

a)

Its military reserves primarily provide protection.

b)

US military bases in Japan provide protection.

c)

Its police force acts as a protective force.

d)

Allied forces coordinate protection.

35.

Today, most of the government reforms made during the US occupation of Japan have been

a)

maintained.

b)

abandoned.

c)

gradually altered.

d)

overturned.

36.

Which best describes how economic growth has changed Japanese society since the US occupation?

a)

Wealth has been equally distributed throughout society.

b)

Only two economic classes have remained.

c)

A sizeable middle class has developed.

d)

Most of the population has amassed great wealth.

37.

How did Japan establish itself as a global economic power?

a)

by developing new industries

b)

by developing new technologies

c)

by focusing on exports

d)

ALL

38.

Today, Japan is considered a

a)

developing country.

b)

moderately developed country.

c)

highly developed country.

d)

decreasingly developed country.

39.

Who wrote the new Japanese constitution?

a)

the Allied governments

b)

US Army officers

c)

members of the Diet

d)

British officials

40.

Which was a major change to elections that resulted from the new Japanese constitution?

a)

The public could help select the emperor.

b)

Women were given the right to vote.

c)

The public could vote directly for the prime minister.

d)

Occupation forces were given the right to vote.

41.

The goal of both the Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan was to

a)

win World War II.

b)

establish satellite states in Europe.

c)

maintain good relations with the Soviet Union.

d)

contain the spread of communism.

42.

Read the line from a speech by Winston Churchill in 1946.

An iron curtain has descended across the continent.

Which best summarizes the meaning of Churchill’s statement?

a)

Now that the war is over, Europe can look forward to peace.

b)

The Berlin Wall separates East Germany from West Germany.

c)

Europe is divided into rich and poor nations.

d)

The Soviet Union has taken control of Eastern Europe.

43.

The Soviet Union established satellite states in Eastern Europe because it wanted

a)

protection against another invasion.

b)

to ensure free elections.

c)

easy access to the Atlantic Ocean.

d)

to follow the wishes of its World War II allies.

44.

During the Berlin crisis, both the United States and the Soviet Union feared that the other side would

a)

allow the people of Berlin to decide on the city’s future.

b)

try to take control of the entire city of Berlin.

c)

destroy Berlin because it had been the capital of Nazi Germany.

d)

move the city of Berlin to a location in West Germany.

45.

How did the Soviet Union respond to the Allies' occupation of part of Berlin in 1948?

a)

by blockading West Berlin

b)

by occupying London

c)

by giving control to the United States

d)

by giving control to the UN

46.

What was the result of the Soviet Union’s actions in Berlin in 1948?

a)

The United Nations forced the Soviet Union to leave Germany.

b)

The United Nations made Berlin a neutral city.

c)

The Western allies flew supplies into West Berlin.

d)

The Western allies agreed to give the Soviet Union control of West Berlin.

47.

Which of these did the Soviet Union do in 1961?

a)

It threatened to bomb Berlin if the United States did not leave within 30 days.

b)

It convinced the British and French to merge their zones in Berlin with the Soviet zone.

c)

It used force to destroy a wall the United States had built in Berlin.

d)

It built a wall through Berlin to keep people from moving to the West.

48.

During the Cold War, a defector was someone who

a)

fled to the West from a Communist country.

b)

worked to find a solution to global tensions.

c)

helped divide Germany into occupation zones.

d)

worked in a guard tower on the Berlin Wall.

49.

President Kennedy gave his "Ich bin ein Berliner" speech at a time when

a)

the Soviet Union was about to tear down the Berlin Wall.

b)

the Cold War was nearing its end.

c)

Cold War tensions over Berlin were at their height.

d)

the Cold War was just beginning.

50.

A reason that the United States and its allies formed NATO was to

a)

defend member nations against Communist attacks.

b)

promote free trade among its members.

c)

establish a single government in Europe.

d)

invade the Soviet Union.

51.

WWII 1939 - 1943

For the first three years of WWII, the Axis powers prevailed. Japan advanced throughout the Pacific, Germany blazed across Europe, and Italy fought for North Africa with Germany's help. But by 1942, the tide was beginning to turn. Adolf Hitler, Germany's leader, focused his attention on an invasion of the _________.

a)

Soviet Union

b)

USA

c)

Poland

d)

France

52.

In the 1800s, Vietnam was colonized by the European country of...

a)

Germany

b)

Austria

c)

France

d)

England

53.

A reason that the United States and its allies formed NATO was to

a)

invade the Soviet Union.

b)

establish a single government in Europe.

c)

defend member nations against Communist attacks.

d)

promote free trade among its members.

54.

Read the quote from NATO’s first Secretary General.

[Our goal] is to keep the Russians out, the Americans in, and the Germans down.

According to the quote, NATO's goal is to

a)

encourage a resurgence of German power.

b)

divide Europe among Russians, Americans, and Germans.

c)

keep the Russians from taking over Europe.

d)

solve Europe’s problems without outside interference.

55.

Why did Poland, Hungary, and East Germany join the Warsaw Pact?

a)

Their people voted to join in free elections.

b)

Their efforts to join NATO failed.

c)

They wanted to stop the spread of communism in Europe.

d)

They were Soviet satellites that had little choice.

56.

Countries that tried to stay out of the Cold War were considered to be....

a)

nonaligned

b)

indecisive

c)

impoverished.

d)

dictatorships

57.

Which of these is NOT a result of the arms race?

a)

World tensions increased.

b)

More-destructive weapons were created.

c)

People felt confidence in the future.

d)

Nuclear energy was developed as a power source.

58.

Why were fallout shelters built during the Cold War?

a)

to hide defectors from the military

b)

to provide an escape from daily worries

c)

to provide safety in case of a nuclear attack

d)

to allow people to cross the Berlin Wall

59.

The relationship between the United States and the Soviet Union after World War II is best described as

a)

friendly.

b)

tense.

c)

neutral.

d)

distant.

60.

The two superpowers that opposed each other during the Cold War were the United States and

a)

East Germany

b)

Italy

c)

Japan

d)

the Soviet Union

61.

Tensions rose as the two opposing superpowers competed for

a)

resources.

b)

weapons.

c)

troops.

d)

leaders.

62.

The arms race meant that once the United States built hydrogen bombs,

a)

the Soviet Union built them too.

b)

world peace had been assured.

c)

no other country wanted to build them

d)

a new world war was about to start.

63.

Intercontinental ballistic missiles made it possible for a country possessing them to

a)

shoot down enemy airplanes.

b)

strike targets far away.

c)

launch satellites into space.

d)

detect enemy troops at night.

64.

Which country launched the first satellite into outer space?

a)

the Soviet Union

b)

Great Britain

c)

Germany

d)

the United States

65.

The Korean War began in 1950 when the

a)

United Nations invaded North Korea.

b)

people of Korea rose up against the Japanese.

c)

Communist North attacked the non-Communist South.

d)

Soviet Union attacked South Korea.

66.

In what way did the political situation in Vietnam resemble that of Korea in the 1950s?

a)

Both Vietnam and Korea were allied with the United States but then shifted allegiance to the Soviet Union.

b)

Both Vietnam and Korea were unified, Communist countries who then voted to become democracies.

c)

Both Vietnam and Korea were divided and suffered when the South invaded the North.

d)

Both Vietnam and Korea were divided into a Communist North and a non-Communist South.

67.

What was the name of the theory that said that if one country in a region fell to Communism, others would surely follow?

a)

domino theory

b)

arms race

c)

brinkmanship

d)

containment theory

68.

The Vietcong were rebels in South Vietnam who wanted to

a)

rid both North and South Vietnam of Communist influence.

b)

spread the Catholic religion throughout Vietnam.

c)

overthrow the Communists who controlled the country.

d)

unify the South and North under a Communist government.

69.

Which Cold War event happened last?

a)

The Korean War ends.

b)

Sputnik is launched.

c)

The Vietnam War ends.

d)

The Cuban Missile Crisis takes place.

70.

In which way did the Vietnam War and the Korean War end differently?

a)

The war in Korea ended with little bloodshed, in contrast with Vietnam.

b)

Vietnam was united, while Korea remained divided.

c)

Korea became Communist, while Vietnam became non-Communist.

d)

Vietnam remained divided, while Korea was united.

71.

Read the passage from a speech on Vietnam given by President Nixon in 1969.

“For the future of peace, precipitate withdrawal would thus be a disaster of immense magnitude. —A nation cannot remain great if it betrays its allied and lets down its friends. —Our defeat and humiliation in South Vietnam without question would promote recklessness in the councils of those great powers who have not yet abandoned their goals of world conquest. —This would spark violence wherever our commitments help maintain the peace—in the Middle East, in Berlin, eventually even in the Western Hemisphere . . . For these reasons, I rejected the recommendation that I should end the war by immediately withdrawing all of our forces.”                     —President Richard Nixon                         Address to the nation                         Nov. 3, 1969

What foreign policy direction does the President say the United States should follow?

a)

The US should withdraw its military forces from Vietnam as quickly as is  possible.

b)

The US should not withdraw from Vietnam, because that would cause problems elsewhere.

c)

The US should turn its attention from Vietnam to the Middle East, Berlin, and the Western Hemisphere.

d)

The goal of US foreign policy, if American troops leave Vietnam, should be one of world conquest.

72.

Which of the following was NOT a result of the Korean War? Select three options.

a)

loss of millions of lives

b)

end of communism in Korea

c)

greater US concern about the spread of Communism

d)

tension between North Korea and the United States

73.

Which of the following is NOT a result from the Vietnam War?

a)

Vietnam is united under a Communist government.

b)

Support for the containment of Communism lessens.

c)

Anti-government feelings spread in the United States.

d)

The spread of communism in Asia is halted.

74.

The closest the world came to war during the Cold War was when the Soviet Union placed missiles on....

a)

Caribbean island of Aruba

b)

the island of Puerto Rico

c)

Cuba

d)

Saint Thomas

75.

During the Cold War, what was the Soviet Union’s main objective in engaging in proxy wars against the United States?

a)

to free colonial countries

b)

to empower developing nations

c)

to spread communism

d)

to end democracy

76.

During the Cold War, what was the stated main objective of the United States in engaging in proxy wars against the Soviet Union?

a)

to spread democracy

b)

to secure oil reserves

c)

to empower developing nations

d)

to end socialism

77.

By engaging in proxy wars, were the United States and the Soviet Union able to avoid involving their own military forces? Why or why not?

a)

No, both countries deployed large parts of their military forces to fight under the flag of another country.

b)

Yes, the U.S. military never directly engaged in these proxy wars.

c)

No, both countries still fought in proxy wars but not directly against each other.

d)

Yes, by definition, a proxy war means that there was no direct involvement of either nation.

78.

Which best describes how a proxy war differs from a traditional war?

a)

The opposing powers in a proxy war engage in a propaganda war.

b)

The opposing powers in a proxy war use others to fight on their behalf.

c)

The opposing powers in a proxy war use trade and economic means to fight each other.

d)

The opposing powers in a proxy war never openly acknowledge their involvement.

79.

Which is a common tactic used in proxy wars?

a)

encouraging opposing powers’ citizens to emigrate

b)

sponsoring wars of liberation and revolutions

c)

controlling another country secretly

d)

buying weapons in preparation for domestic warfare

80.

Which organization was created in the 1940s to help nations resist communist influence?

a)

the United Nations

b)

the Warsaw Pact

c)

the European Union

d)

the Organization of American States

81.

Which best describes why Egypt’s purchase of weapons from the Soviet Union was significant?

a)

It showed that Egypt had no interest in U.S. support.

b)

It reflected Egypt’s willingness to work with the Soviet Union.

c)

It indicated that Egypt sought to join the Warsaw Pact.

d)

It reflected Egypt’s move toward communism.

82.

Egypt nationalized the Suez Canal during the Suez Crisis. What does this mean?

a)

The Egyptian government took control of the canal.

b)

The Egyptian people took control of the canal.

c)

An Egyptian company took control of the canal.

d)

The Egyptian government sold the canal to new owners.

83.

The mujahideen were fighters in Afghanistan who

a)

rebelled against the communists.

b)

marginalized the Muslim population.

c)

closed all of the mosques in the nation.

d)

requested support from the Soviet Union.

84.

Why did President Jimmy Carter believe that the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan posed a significant threat?

a)

The Soviet invasion began to destabilize the region.

b)

The Soviet invasion was likely to expand into neighboring countries.

c)

The Soviet invasion undermined the U.S.-led alliance in the region.

d)

The Soviet invasion was likely to bring economic ruin to the region.

85.

Given that the Soviet Union fought in Afghanistan, why was it considered a proxy war?

a)

The Soviet Union answered the Afghans’ request for help.

b)

The mujahedeen fought on behalf of the United States.

c)

The combatants in the war represented myriad interests.

d)

The United States did not directly engage in battle.

86.

Which type of policies made U.S. leaders believe that Jacobo Árbenz, the democratically elected president of Guatemala, was a communist sympathizer?

a)

Árbenz’s anti-Catholic policies

b)

Árbenz’s pro-union policies

c)

Árbenz’s land reform policies

d)

Árbenz’s nationalization policies

87.

How did Guatemalan policy most affect U.S. interests?

a)

Guatemala had a large American expatriate community.

b)

U.S. companies owned a large proportion of Guatemala’s land.

c)

Guatemala had vast oil reserves desired by U.S. companies.

d)

The United States feared Guatemalan influence in El Salvador.

88.

In the era immediately following the coup that overthrew Jacobo Árbenz in 1954, how did the United States maintain its influence in Guatemala?

a)

The American government annexed Guatemala.

b)

The United States reclaimed all land confiscated in reforms.

c)

American operatives infiltrated and dissolved communist groups.

d)

A CIA appointee headed the new dictatorship.

89.

Which description best characterized the divisions within Guatemalan society during much of the civil war?

a)

a struggle between corporate and public interests

b)

a struggle between Europeans and mestizos

c)

a struggle between rich and poor

d)

a struggle between the government and the military

90.

How did the U.S. role in the Nicaraguan civil war change in 1982?

a)

The U.S. government stopped official funding for the Contras.

b)

The U.S. government acknowledged the legitimacy of the Nicaraguan government.

c)

The U.S. government supported Iran’s intervention to stop communist insurgents.

d)

The U.S. government began mass shipments of weapons to Nicaragua.

91.

During the 1980s, profit from the sale of weapons to Iran was used to

a)

stop the communists in Costa Rica.

b)

start a proxy war in El Salvador.

c)

support the Contras in Nicaragua.

d)

stage a coup d’état in Guatemala.

92.

Which action was NOT a method used by the United States to engage in proxy wars?

a)

Selling weapons to proxy nations

b)

Directly fighting the Soviet military

c)

Creating alliances between friendly nations

d)

Supporting military coups and dictatorships

e)

Providing economic aid

93.

 _______________describes the process of a country bringing an industry or sector under government control or ownership.

a)

Nationalization

b)

Industrialization

c)

Privatization

d)

Organization

94.

During the Cold War, the United States supported anti-communist dictators who committed human rights abuses and opposed democratic freedoms. What does this indicate about the actual goal of the United States?

a)

The actual U.S. goal was to prompt dictators to change their ways.

b)

The actual U.S. goal was to control local populations in these countries

c)

The actual U.S. goal was to take over the dictators’ countries.

d)

The actual U.S. goal was to undermine Soviet influence.

95.

Why did the United States withdraw its support for the Aswan Dam?

a)

The US government did not want to get involved in a Middle East conflict.

b)

The Aswan Dam was no longer considered to be an important project.

c)

The Soviet Union had taken control of the dam against US objections.

d)

Egypt had refused to join an American-led alliance in the Middle East..

96.

What was the effect on China of the Boxer Rebellion?

a)

It led China to the verge of collapse.

b)

It made China a Communist country.

c)

It gave Europe a bigger role in China.

d)

It made China a major world power.

97.

What best describes the “Three Principles of the People”?

a)

the agreement signed after the Revolution of 1911

b)

Sun Yat-sen’s ideas for governing China

c)

the declaration that helped overthrow the emperor

d)

the foundations of the Communist Party

98.

Sun Yat-sen promoted nationalism in China because he

a)

wanted China to develop better relations with other nations.

b)

hoped it would strengthen the country’s imperial dynasty.

c)

hoped it would instill a Communist belief system in citizens.

d)

wanted the Chinese people to feel pride in their country.

99.

If the imperial dynasty had continued to rule China, it is most likely that

a)

the economy would have improved rather than weakened.

b)

European nations would have gotten more of a foothold in China.

c)

revolutionary groups would not have gained any power in the country.

d)

Communism would not have received support among the poor.

100.

What contributed to the downfall of China’s republic?

a)

Chiang Kai-shek seized power as a dictator.

b)

Warlords overthrew president Sun Yat-sen.

c)

China’s presidents did not have enough power.

d)

Nationalists attacked the republican government.