During Cold War, the US & USSR didn't become involved in direct military conflict because of

the potential for mutually assured destruction (MAD)

Countries that pursued a course of nonalignment during the Cold War

Accepted aid from the USA and USSR, Remained neutral during the Cold War

The Marshall Plan was

an economic assistance program.

During China's Cultural Revolution, a major goal of the Red Guard was to

enforce the teachings of Mao Zedong

Creation of NATO, the div. of Germany into E. & W. Germany, & the Korean War were reactions to

communist expansion after World War II

The term "cold war," referring to the period following World War II, primarily signifies the

political rivalry between the United States and the USSR

Which were the leaders of their nations at the time of the Cuban missile crisis?

John F. Kennedy and Nikita Khrushchev

What happened in Tiananmen Square?

Student protesters were shot and killed while protesting for democracy

Which alliance was formed to protect countries in Western Europe and North America after WWII?

North Atlantic Treaty Organization

Which event started the Arms Race?

The use of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki

What is the main idea of the cartoon?

Technological developments have not limited warfare.

The economy of the former USSR had differed most from the economy of the United States in the

manner of deciding which goods will be produced

In 1958, China's Great Leap Forward called for programs designed to

increase both industrial and agricultural production

After WW II, the Chinese Communists were successful in their revolution mainly because the

Communists had the support of the peasants

giving people more say in Soviet government

The main goal of the Truman Doctrine was to

strengthen Europe's ability to resist communism.

A competition between nations to build more powerful weapons

After WW II, the US provided financial aid to W. Germany, Turkey, & Greece because they were

facing possible communist threats

The division of Korea in 1945 and of Vietnam in 1954 are decisions which were

compromise political solutions for Cold War realities

What led the Soviets to blockade West Berlin?

a reunification of the three western zones of Germany

In the Vietnam War, the U.S. supported the

anti-Communist South Vietnamese.

In the 1940s and 1950s, the area described as being "behind the iron curtain" was composed of

the Soviet Union and its satellite nations.

Which directly resulted from the Korean War (1950-1953)?

the continuation of the existence of two Korean nations

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1
During Cold War, the US & USSR didn't become involved in direct military conflict because of
the peacekeeping role of the United Nations
pressure from nonaligned nations
increased tensions in the Middle East
the potential for mutually assured destruction (MAD)
2
Countries that pursued a course of nonalignment during the Cold War
Refused to join the United Nations
Accepted aid from the USA and USSR
Replaced the United Nations
Remained neutral during the Cold War
3
The Marshall Plan was
an economic assistance program.
an “open skies” policy.
a nuclear testing plan.
a military assistance program.
4
During China's Cultural Revolution, a major goal of the Red Guard was to
enforce the teachings of Mao Zedong
encourage cooperation with the Soviet Union
promote trade and free enterprise
revive traditional loyalty to the emperor
5
Creation of NATO, the div. of Germany into E. & W. Germany, & the Korean War were reactions to
the rise of German nationalism after World War I
Japanese military aggression in the 1930's
communist expansion after World War II
ethnic conflict and civil war in Africa in the 1950's
6
What was name of the alliance established by European Communist nations in response to NATO?
the Iron Curtain
the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
the Warsaw Pact
the Second World
7
The assassination of Franz Ferdinand triggered
World War I
The Korean War
World War II
The Cold War
8
The term "cold war," referring to the period following World War II, primarily signifies the
political rivalry between the United States and the USSR
attempts by Third World to develop their military strength
effort to build economies of war damaged countries in Europe
struggle to overcome disease and poverty in the world
9
The foreign policy called "containment" was aimed at containing the spread of
postwar economic problems.
Cold War hostilities.
nuclear weapons.
communism.
10
Which were the leaders of their nations at the time of the Cuban missile crisis?
Richard Nixon and Leonid Brezhnev
John F. Kennedy and Nikita Khrushchev
John F. Kennedy and Leonid Brezhnev
Dwight Eisenhower and Nikita Khrushchev
11
What happened in Tiananmen Square?
The Berlin Wall fell
Mao used the Red Guard to implement the Cultural Revolution
Student protesters were shot and killed while protesting for democracy
Soviet citizens demanded glasnost and perestroika
12
The Great Depression contributed to the rise of this ideology in Germany and Italy.
communism
capitalism
fascism
socialism
13
Which alliance was formed to protect countries in Western Europe and North America after WWII?
Axis Powers
Central Powers
Warsaw Pact
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
14
During the 1960's and 1970's, the primary reason for US involvement in SE Asia was to
stop the spread of communism
gain new markets for exports
look for new colonies
search for new sources of oil
15
Which event started the Arms Race?
Kamikaze fighters in the War in the Pacific
The Soviet Launch of Sputnik
The use of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Use of zeppelins in World War II
16
The Great Leap Forward in China and the five-year plans in the USSR were attempts to increase
private capital investment
industrial productivity
religious tolerance
individual ownership of land
17
What is the main idea of the cartoon?
Weapons systems have not improved much over the years.
The world has not been concerned about achieving peace.
Nuclear arms are the best deterrent to war.
Technological developments have not limited warfare.
18
The economy of the former USSR had differed most from the economy of the United States in the
manner of deciding which goods will be produced
need for skilled workers
importance given to production of military weapons
emphasis placed on technological development
19
Which leader introduced glasnost and perestroika in the USSR?
Mikhail Gorbachev
Ho Chi Minh
Joseph Stalin
Nikita Khrushchev
20
In 1958, China's Great Leap Forward called for programs designed to
restore a capitalist economic system
slow indust. expansion & devote more resources to ag growth
break up the communal farm system
increase both industrial and agricultural production
21
The Berlin Wall came to symbolize the division between
Cuba and the USA
communism and democracy
Batman and The Joker
the Axis and Allies
22
After WW II, the Chinese Communists were successful in their revolution mainly because the
United States refused to support the Nationalists
Communists had more technologically advanced weapons
Nationalists had been defeated by Japan
Communists had the support of the peasants
23
Glasnost led to
more dissidents put in jail
the fall of the Berlin Wall
economic reform in the USSR
giving people more say in Soviet government
24
The main goal of the Truman Doctrine was to
strengthen Europe's ability to resist communism.
promote free elections in Eastern Europe.
overthrow dictatorships.
prevent interference in internal affairs of other nations.
25
The arms race was
People or products viewed with suspicion or disapproval
An agreement to stop all fighting
A competition between nations to build more powerful weapons
Public accusation of disloyalty, often without evidence
26
After WW II, the US provided financial aid to W. Germany, Turkey, & Greece because they were
newly independent
facing possible communist threats
beginning their industrial development
major military partners of the United States
27
The division of Korea in 1945 and of Vietnam in 1954 are decisions which were
reached by Korea/Vietnam without the interference of others
made as direct results of popular elections
based on the principles of national self determination
compromise political solutions for Cold War realities
28
A factor that led to the success of Mao Zedong was the ability to combine
isolationism and capitalism
nationalism and communism
ethnocentrism and democracy
imperialism and traditionalism
29
What led the Soviets to blockade West Berlin?
the formation of NATO
the crash of a U2 spy flight over Soviet territory
Marshall Plan aid to West Germany
a reunification of the three western zones of Germany
30
In the Vietnam War, the U.S. supported the
pro-Communist South Vietnamese.
pro-Communist North Vietnamese.
anti-Communist South Vietnamese.
anti-Communist North Vietnamese.
31
Which event happened FIRST in the chronology of Cold War events?
Tiananmen Square massacre
Marshall Plan
Bay of Pigs Invasion
Vietnam War
32
In the 1940s and 1950s, the area described as being "behind the iron curtain" was composed of
the Soviet Union and its satellite nations.
the Soviet Union only.
the mostly democratic nations of Western Europe.
the German Democratic Republic of EastGermany.
33
Which directly resulted from the Korean War (1950-1953)?
complete withdrawal of US military forces from Korea
tensions btwn the USSR and the People's Republic of China
the annexation of Korea by the People's Republic of China
the continuation of the existence of two Korean nations

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