WorksheetsCold War Terms and Definitions
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the economic system in the United States characterized by private ownership of industry, freedom of competition, survival of the fittest, government keeping 'hands off,' and the creation of different economic classes?
Capitalism
Socialism
Communism
Feudalism
What is the economic system in the Soviet Union characterized by government ownership of industry, created as a reaction to capitalism, with the goal to bring economic equality to people, and a classless society?
Communism
Capitalism
Feudalism
Monarchy
Which form of government is described as 'government by the people' and has two forms: representative and direct?
Democracy
Monarchy
Oligarchy
Theocracy
Which form of government is described as 'government by one or a few,' with total control over many aspects of people's lives, and no freedom of press or speech?
Totalitarianism
Democracy
Monarchy
Anarchy
What is the condition of being free, highly valued in the United States, including freedom of press, freedom of speech, and freedom to do business?
Liberty
Equality
Justice
Democracy
What is the condition of being equal, highly valued in the Soviet Union, with basic needs supplied for all people including food, housing, education, and employment?
Equality
Capitalism
Monarchy
Inequality
Which ideology stresses the need for people to do things on their own and values competition, where the best individuals reach higher levels of power, status, or money?
Individualism
Collectivism
Socialism
Authoritarianism
Which ideology stresses the need for people to work together to benefit the whole, with the motto 'All for one, and one for all'?
Collectivism
Individualism
Capitalism
Liberalism
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Capitalism?
A) Private ownership of industry
B) Government ownership of industry
C) Freedom of competition
D) Survival of the fittest
Which of the following is a characteristic of Communism?
A) Private ownership of industry
B) Survival of the fittest
C) Classless society
D) Competition
