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

John F. Kennedy and Nikita Khrushchev

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

communist expansion after World War II

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

the continuation of the existence of two Korean nations

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

Communists had the support of the peasants

After 1956, strained relations between the Soviet Union and China were often caused by

disagreements over the meaning and goals of communism

The former Soviet Union's reaction to the 1968 revolt in Czechoslovakia was to

send Soviet troops to occupy Czechoslovakia

One reason the Soviet Union formed the Warsaw Pact was to

limit the threat of invasion from Western Europe

What led the Soviets to blockade West Berlin?

a reunification of the three western zones of Germany

Which of the following reflects the correct chronological order of Cold War crises?

Korean War‚ U-2 incident‚ Gulf of Tonkin‚ Afghanistan

The main goal of the Truman Doctrine was to

strengthen Europe's ability to resist communism.

Which is the most valid statement about communism since World War II?

Different nations shaped it by national needs and goals.

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

as compromise political solutions for Cold War realities

The experiences of the US in Vietnam and of the former USSR in Afghanistan suggest that

powerful nations cannot always force their will on others

The Marshall Plan was

an economic assistance program.

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 China and the USSR, the Communist gov'ts discouraged organized religion because religions

compete for the loyalties of the people

What is the main idea of the cartoon?

Technological developments have not limiting warfare.

Most of the Vietcong were

pro-Communist North Vietnamese.

Which was major reason for the success of Soviet domination in E. Europe after World War II?

The Soviets had military in E. Europe as due to World War II

The Berlin Blockade, the Hungarian Revolt, & the invasion of Afghanistan showed that the USSR

would use military force when their power was challenged

Which statement best describes most Eastern European countries immediately after World War II?

They became satellite states of the Soviet Union.

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

the potential for global nuclear destruction

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

facing possible communist threats

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 Bay of Pigs was the name given to

an unsuccessful invasion of Cuba.

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

political rivalry betweenthe United States and the USSR

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

enforce the teachings of Mao Zedong

The Quadruple Alliance, Triple Entente, and NATO all represent foreign policy designed to

increase the collective power of member nations

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

increase both industrial and agricultural production

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

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