The Cold War

Question 1

Which country was the first to put a man on the moon?

Accepted Answer

United States

Question 2

Joseph Stalin could best be described as a _______.

Accepted Answer

dictator

Question 3

What city became a major center for espionage during the Cold War?

Accepted Answer

Berlin, Germany

Question 4

The piles of nuclear weapons acted as a deterrent to war during the Cold War. This means

Accepted Answer

they kept the U.S. and U.S.S.R. from fighting directly

Question 5

When WWII ended what country gained control of East Germany?

Accepted Answer

Soviet Union

Question 6

During the Cold War the U.S. and Soviet Union both engaged in espionage.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 7

The space race and arms race were not a part of the Cold War conflict.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 8

The United States opposed __________ and would do whatever necessary to stop it from spreading.

Accepted Answer

Communism

Question 9

The U.S. and Soviet Union were allies during World War II.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 10

The time of tension between the United States and the Soviet Union from 1945-1991 is called __.

Accepted Answer

The Cold War

Question 11

The Berlin Wall was built in this country during the Cold War (1961):

Accepted Answer

Germany

Question 12

What country was known as the Soviet Union before its communist government fell apart?

Accepted Answer

Russia

Question 13

What was the purpose of the Berlin Wall?

Accepted Answer

to prevent citizens of Communist East Germany from escaping

Question 14

The Cold War involved which two superpowers?

Accepted Answer

The United States and Soviet Union

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