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GCSE History Cold War quiz
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1
Name the joint space mission launched in 1975.
NASA
Astronauts and Cosmonauts
Apollo-Soyuz
Star Wars
2
What was the main aim of the 1967 Outer Space Treaty ?
Prevent any exploration of space
End the Cold War
Stop any nuclear weapons being placed in space
Encourage more countries to start a space programme
3
What event lead to the end of détente in December 1979 ?
The death of Stalin
The Soviet invasion of Afghanistan
The American invasion of Panama
The British invasion of the Falklands
4
Why was the Apollo-Soyuz joint space mission significant ?
It marked the beginning of superpower co-operation in space
It allowed for nuclear weapons to be placed in space
It meant that America could conquer Mars
It marked the end of detente
5
Name the conference held in 1975 where the superpowers agreed to greater co-operation.
Berlin
Moscow
Washington
Helsinki
6
What name was given to the treaty signed in 1972 to limit the number of nuclear weapons ?
PEPPER
SALT
VINEGAR
KETCHUP
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Why was the SALT agreement important ?
Because salt is bad for you
First agreement that limited the number of nuclear weapons
It ended the period of detente
It was the only treaty signed by the Americans and Russian
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What event, that brought the world to the brink of nuclear war, led to the start of détente ?
1937 Japanese invasion of China
1941 German invasion of USSR
1980 Olympic games
1962 Cuban Missile Crisis
9
What name is given to the friendlier relations between the USA and USSR in the 1970s ?
Friendly times
Detonate
Cold War
Detente
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Name the 1968 treaty that aimed to stop more countries developing nuclear weapons.
Treaty of Versailles
Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty
Helsinki Conference
Outer Space Treaty
