Cold War Study Quiz

How was the cold war different from previous wars involving the U.S.?

• The Cold War refers to the political and economic tension between the U.S. and the Soviet Union - not an actual war.

• The Cold War battles were fought with modern weaponry.

• Previous wars were fought between the U.S. and European countries.

• The cold war was fought in a cold climate.

Which statement describes communism?

• a political system in which every person gets a vote

• a system in which people are forced to live in communities

• a system in which the government owns and distriutes wealth and resources.

• a system in which government takes everyone's money and invests it in the stock market.

Why did the U.S. get involved in the Korean War?

• to prevent the spread of communism

• to get more allies for future wars

• to protect trade with China

• to stop Emporer Hirohito from conquering Korea

What is the name of the organization that was formed by the U.S. and its allies to assist each other in the event of an attack by a communist country?

• The allied powers

• the United Nations

• League of Nations

• North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

Article 5 of the NATO treaty states that an attack on one is an attack on all. Why did the NATO nations include this article?

• to prevent future wars

• to encourage others to join

• to discourage other nations from joining NATO

• to form trade alliances with NATO members

1. 1. president Kennedy create a naval blockade around Cuba

2. 2. President Kennedy explained that he may have to use force to remove the nuclear threat.

3. 3. The U.S. removes its weapons from Europe and does not attack its neighbor.

What event is described above?

• cold war

• Korean War

• Cuban Missile Crisis

• Soviet Blockade of Berlin

How did the Berlin airlift stop the spread of communism?

• it led to the closing of an American embassy

• it provided assistance to those cut off from resources and food

• it removed missiles aimed at America

• It caused the Soviet Union to take apart their government

1. 1. The Soviet Union controlled East Germany

2. 2. Food and supplies were scarce after the war

3. 3. The Soviet Union stopped road & rail traffic into East Germany

4. 4. Citizens of East Germany had little food available.

What occurred as a result of these conditions?

• The U.S. and British military began the Berlin Airlift

• the korean war began

• the cold war began

• the Soviet Union and China formed NATO

How was the U.S. involved in the Vietnam War?

• we got involved to prevent the spread of communism

• we dropped an atomic bomb on South Vietnam

• the U.S. did not get involved

• we were allies with North Vietnam.

A pilot of an Amercan plane is passing over an island south of Florida. He photographed a Soviet wapon being assembled. The two superpowers plunged into one of their biggest confrontations of the Cold War.

What event was a result of this?

• V-E Day

• Berlin Airlift

• the Korean War

• the Cuban Missile Crisis