Cold War Vocabulary

Cold War Vocabulary

7th Grade

7 Qs

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Cold War Vocabulary

Cold War Vocabulary

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What were the main causes of the Cold War?

Economic competition, technological advancements, military alliances

Colonialism, religious conflicts, territorial disputes

Ideological differences, global influence competition, aftermath of World War II

Environmental issues, social inequality, cultural differences

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Explain the concept of containment in the context of the Cold War.

Containment in the context of the Cold War refers to the strategy employed by the United States to prevent the spread of communism by containing it within its existing borders.

Containment involved military alliances with communist countries

Containment aimed to isolate the United States from the rest of the world

Containment was a strategy to promote communism globally

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Arms Race and how did it impact the Cold War?

The Arms Race was a competition between the United States and China

The Arms Race was a competition between the United States and the Soviet Union to develop and stockpile nuclear weapons and other military technologies, significantly impacting the Cold War.

The Arms Race was a peaceful negotiation between the United States and the Soviet Union

The Arms Race was solely focused on economic development

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Describe the significance of the Space Race during the Cold War.

The Space Race had no impact on global perceptions

The Space Race led to increased cooperation between the US and USSR

The Space Race was significant as it fueled advancements in space exploration, science, and technology, showcasing each superpower's capabilities and influencing global perceptions.

The Space Race resulted in a decrease in technological advancements

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Cuban Missile Crisis and how did it escalate tensions between the US and the Soviet Union?

The Cuban Missile Crisis was a trade dispute between the US and the Soviet Union

The Cuban Missile Crisis was a military alliance between the US and the Soviet Union

The Cuban Missile Crisis was a confrontation between the US and the Soviet Union over Soviet missiles in Cuba, escalating tensions due to the threat of nuclear war.

The Cuban Missile Crisis was a cultural exchange program between the US and the Soviet Union

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who were the main leaders involved in the Cold War?

Mao Zedong and Winston Churchill

Vladimir Putin and Angela Merkel

Fidel Castro and John F. Kennedy

Joseph Stalin and Harry S. Truman

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the Cold War impact global politics and alliances?

The Cold War led to global unity and cooperation

The Cold War had no impact on global politics and alliances

The Cold War only affected a few countries and had no global implications

The Cold War impacted global politics and alliances by creating two major opposing blocs, promoting proxy wars, arms races, and the spread of ideologies.