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The Cold War
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1
What new weapon prevented the USA & USSR from directly fighting during the Cold War?
the atomic bomb
mustard gas
zyklon B
the maxim gun
2
Which of the following might describe goals of a dictatorship?
protect civil rights
control the economy
reduce government involvement
protect private ownership
3
Which two countries were the leading powers during the Cold War?
United States and England
Russia and Germany
United States and Russia
England and China
4
Which description best defines "communism"?
economic system with private ownership of property
economic system with commonly-owned means of production
political system characterized by rule by a monarch
political system characterized by lack of governmental power
5
Which of these is most closely associated with the developments in this chart?
WWII
Treaty of Paris
WWI
Cold War
6
Which of the following does this map show?
influence of the United Nations
enforcement of US sanctions
expansion of cold war rivalries
Decline of European colonialism
7
During Josef Stalin’s rule, Russians only had access to select information, also known as:
suffrage
censorship
democracy
fascism
8
The Cold War began due to confrontations over post-WWII decisions made about where?
Europe
The Middle East
The USA
Africa
9
Which statement describes the result of the partition of Korea after World War II?
It led to a major Cold War conflict
It prevented the outbreak of a civil war by making a border.
It aided reconstruction
It led to the creation of a United Nations mandate.
10
To which nation does this image refer?
Vietnam
Cuba
China
Soviet Union
11
Based on the headline below, why did Russian/Soviet forces invade Hungary?
The Hungarians attempted to reunite a divided country.
Soviet politicians rejected foreign assistance.
The Hungarians attempted to overthrow a communist regime.
Soviet leaders sought increased funding for the military.
12
The "domino theory" refers to President Eisenhower's idea about what?
civil rights movement
nuclear arms race
spread of suburbs
growth of communism
13
Which nation best fits in place of the question mark?
Mexico
Korea
Great Britain
France
14
Which feature of the USSR economy limited the ability of individuals to make economic choices?
mercantilism
central planning/government ownership
labor unions
free enterprise
15
What is the best explanation for the collapse of communism in the Eastern Europe?
military defeat by neighboring countries
diplomatic intervention
economic discontent among the citizens
continued religious persecution
