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Cold War Review, sophomores
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1
The foreign policy called "containment" was aimed at containing the spread of
communism.
postwar economic problems.
Cold War hostilities.
nuclear weapons.
2
From the view of the North Vietnamese, the war in Vietnam in the 1960's was a battle between
republicanism and totalitarianism
fascism and liberalism
theocracy and monarchy
nationalism and imperialism
3
What is the main idea of the cartoon?
Weapons systems have not improved much over the years.
Technological developments have not limiting warfare.
The world has not been concerned about achieving peace.
Nuclear arms are the best deterrent to war.
4
During Cold War, the US & USSR didn't become involved in direct military conflict because of
the peacekeeping role of the United Nations
increased tensions in the Middle East
pressure from nonaligned nations
the potential for global nuclear destruction
5
China's Red Guards were
production battalions on the collective farms.
Communist troops in the civil war.
student militia units.
government leaders.
6
After 1956, strained relations between the Soviet Union and China were often caused by
China's reluctance to admit Russian workers into Manchuria
difficulties in constructing the trans-Siberian railroad
disagreements over the meaning and goals of communism
technological differences between the two nations
7
Which directly resulted from the Korean War (1950-1953)?
the continuation of the existence of two Korean nations
tensions btwn the USSR and the People's Republic of China
complete withdrawal of US military forces from Korea
the annexation of Korea by the People's Republic of China
8
The Bay of Pigs was the name given to
an unsuccessful invasion of Cuba.
a successful revolution in Cuba led by Fidel Castro.
a crisis over Soviet missilies in Cuba.
failed attempt by Fidel Castro to overthrow Cuban dictator.
9
The Great Leap Forward in China and the five-year plans in the USSR were attempts to increase
individual ownership of land
private capital investment
religious tolerance
industrial productivity
10
Creation of NATO, the div. of Germany into E. & W. Germany, & the Korean War were reactions to
communist expansion after World War II
ethnic conflict and civil war in Africa in the 1950's
Japanese military aggression in the 1930's
the rise of German nationalism after World War I
11
The main goal of the Truman Doctrine was to
prevent interference in internal affairs of other nations.
strengthen Europe's ability to resist communism.
promote free elections in Eastern Europe.
overthrow dictatorships.
12
Most of the Vietcong were
anti-Communist South Vietnamese.
anti-Communist North Vietnamese.
pro-Communist North Vietnamese.
pro-Communist South Vietnamese.
13
The space weapons program popularly referred to as"Star Wars" was initiated by
Ronald Reagan.
Leonid Brezhnev.
Nikita Khrushchev.
Lyndon Johnson.
14
In 1958, China's Great Leap Forward called for programs designed to
break up the communal farm system
increase both industrial and agricultural production
slow indust. expansion & devote more resources to ag growth
restore a capitalist economic system
15
What was name of the alliance established by European Communist nations in response to NATO?
the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
the Second World
the Iron Curtain
the Warsaw Pact
16
Which was major reason for the success of Soviet domination in E. Europe after World War II?
Eastern Europeans accepted the doctrine of Pan-Slavism
The democracies of Western Europe needed greater security
The Soviets had military in E. Europe as due to World War II
W. Euros feared that Nazism would be reborn in E. Europe
17
After WW II, the Chinese Communists were successful in their revolution mainly because the
United States refused to support the Nationalists
Communists had the support of the peasants
Nationalists had been defeated by Japan
Communists had more technologically advanced weapons
18
The division of Korea in 1945 and of Vietnam in 1954 are decisions which were
as compromise political solutions for Cold War realities
reached by Korea/Vietnam without the interference of others
made as direct results of popular elections
based on the principles of national self determination
19
The Quadruple Alliance, Triple Entente, and NATO all represent foreign policy designed to
contain the spread of socialism in the Western World
prevent a runaway arms race among member nations
encourage cooperation in exploiting overseas markets
increase the collective power of member nations
20
A factor that led to the success of both Ho Chi Minh and Mao Zedong was ability to combine
ethnocentrism and democracy
imperialism and traditionalism
isolationism and capitalism
nationalism and communism
21
Which is the most valid statement about communism since World War II?
Different nations shaped it by national needs and goals.
Most Communist nations rejected the leadership of the USSR.
The USSR policy dictated policies of developing nations.
Easing of China-Soviet tension, communism was less violent.
22
The Marshall Plan was
a military assistance program.
a nuclear testing plan.
an economic assistance program.
an “open skies” policy.
23
What led the Soviets to blockade West Berlin?
the formation of NATO
a reunification of the three western zones of Germany
the crash of a U2 spy flight over Soviet territory
Marshall Plan aid to West Germany
24
The term "cold war," referring to the period following World War II, primarily signifies the
struggle to overcome disease and poverty in the world
political rivalry betweenthe United States and the USSR
effort to build economies of war damaged countries in Europe
attempts by Third World to develop their military strength
25
During the war in Korea, President Truman and Douglas MacArthur disagreed strongly about
whether China posed a threat to South Korea.
whether to attempt to cross the 38th parallel.
the use of nuclear weapons.
American involvement.
26
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
emphasis placed on technological development
importance given to production of militaryweapons
27
The Berlin Blockade, the Hungarian Revolt, & the invasion of Afghanistan showed that the USSR
wanted to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
hoped to advance its economy through cultural exchange
would use military force when their power was challenged
used economic sanctions to achieve its foreign policy goals
28
In the 1940s and 1950s, the area described as being"behind the iron curtain" was composed of
the Soviet Union only.
the German Democratic Republic of EastGermany.
the mostly democratic nations of Western Europe.
the Soviet Union and its satellite nations.
29
During China's Cultural Revolution, a major goal of the Red Guard was to
promote trade and free enterprise
revive traditional loyalty to the emperor
enforce the teachings of Mao Zedong
encourage cooperation with the Soviet Union
30
In the 30 years after World War II, which area was most influenced by the former Soviet Union?
Central America
Eastern Europe
North Africa
Southeast Asia
31
In Chinese Civil War (1945-1949), support for Mao's Communist forces came primarily from the
industrialists
peasants
Confucian scholars
landowners
32
After WW II, the US provided financial aid to W. Germany, Turkey, & Greece because they were
facing possible communist threats
major military partners of the United States
newly independent
beginning their industrial development
33
During the 1960's and 1970's, the primary reason for US involvement in SE Asia was to
look for new colonies
search for new sources of oil
gain new markets for exports
stop the spread of communism
34
Which statement best describes most Eastern European countries immediately after World War II?
They adopted democratic reforms in their political systems.
They became satellite states of the Soviet Union.
They became dependent on aid provided by the Marshall Plan.
They emerged as world economic powers.
35
Which were the leaders of their nations at the time of the Cuban missile crisis?
John F. Kennedy and Nikita Khrushchev
Dwight Eisenhower and Nikita Khrushchev
John F. Kennedy and Leonid Brezhnev
Richard Nixon and Leonid Brezhnev
36
Which of the following reflects the correct chronological order of Cold War crises?
Korean War‚ U-2 incident‚ Gulf of Tonkin‚ Afghanistan
U-2 incident‚ Gulf of Tonkin‚ Afghanistan‚ Korean War
Gulf of Tonkin‚ Afghanistan‚ U-2 incident‚ Korean War
U-2 incident‚ Korean War‚ Gulf of Tonkin‚ Afghanistan
37
The experiences of the US in Vietnam and of the former USSR in Afghanistan suggest that
communism is a growing force in the world
powerful nations cannot always force their will on others
large-scale industry is necessary to win wars
guerrilla forces can win wars without aid from other nations
38
In China and the USSR, the Communist gov'ts discouraged organized religion because religions
favor anarchy over organized government
stress economic rather than political values
support the principles of laissez faire
compete for the loyalties of the people
39
One reason the Soviet Union formed the Warsaw Pact was to
help institute capitalism in Eastern Europe
limit the threat of invasion from Western Europe
ease the transition to democracy
challenge the economic successes of the Common Market
40
The former Soviet Union's reaction to the 1968 revolt in Czechoslovakia was to
send Soviet troops to occupy Czechoslovakia
permit political and economic reforms in Czechoslovakia
bring the matter to the attention of the United Nations
withdraw Soviet troops from Eastern Europe
