HFL: The Cold War and the Berlin Wall Quiz

What was the Berlin Wall?

• A wall dividing France and Germany

• A defensive wall built by the Roman Empire

• A wall separating East and West Berlin in Germany

• A barrier between North and South Korea

Why was Berlin important during the Cold War?

• It was a neutral zone for peace talks

• It was the capital of the Soviet Union

• It was a symbol of Nazi power and the capital of Germany

• It was a major trade hub for the Allies

What event led to the Berlin Airlift?

• Stalin's blockade of West Berlin

• The construction of the Berlin Wall

• The signing of the NATO treaty

• The formation of the Warsaw Pact

What was the purpose of the Berlin Airlift?

• To evacuate West Berliners to safety

• To conduct surveillance on East Berlin

• To deliver supplies to West Berlin during the Soviet blockade

• To transport soldiers to defend West Berlin

What was the outcome of the Berlin Airlift?

• Stalin intensified the blockade

• Stalin called off the blockade

• The Allies surrendered West Berlin to the Soviets

• The Allies invaded East Berlin

What military alliance was set up by the Allies in response to the Berlin Blockade?

• UNESCO

• NATO

• SEATO

• EU

What was the response of the USSR to the formation of NATO?

• They withdrew from East Germany

• They signed a peace treaty with the Allies

• They formed the Warsaw Pact

• They intensified the blockade of West Berlin

What was the reason for the construction of the Berlin Wall?

• To create a tourist attraction

• To prevent West Berliners from escaping to the East

• To provide a barrier against a potential invasion

• To symbolize the division between East and West Germany

How many people successfully escaped over the Berlin Wall?

• 500

• 1,000

• 10,000

• 5,000

What do you think about the Berlin Wall?