Cold War History Quiz

Cold War History Quiz

11th Grade

40 Qs

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Cold War History Quiz

Cold War History Quiz

Assessment

Quiz

Social Studies

11th Grade

Easy

Created by

Kevin Kaemingk

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40 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 mins • 1 pt

Why did the Soviets believe capitalism was a threat to their way of life?

It promoted collective ownership of resources

It allowed for private property and competition

It encouraged government control of industries

It sought to eliminate private property

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 mins • 1 pt

Why did the Americans believe communism was a threat to their way of life?

It endorsed free-market capitalism

It promoted government intervention in the economy

It sought to eliminate private property

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 mins • 1 pt

What was the significance of the Iron Curtain Speech by Winston Churchill?

Advocating for military intervention in Europe

Calling for the division of Germany

Warning about the spread of communism in Eastern Europe

Proposing a new economic alliance with the Soviet Union

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 mins • 1 pt

What was the primary purpose of the Long Telegram?

Criticizing the Soviet Union's foreign policy

Outlining the need for international cooperation

Discussing strategies for post-war reconstruction

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 mins • 1 pt

How did the Allies ultimately break the Berlin Blockade imposed by the Soviet Union?

Through armed conflict

By airlift

By negotiating a diplomatic resolution

By capitulating to Soviet demands

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 mins • 1 pt

During the post-war period, what fueled tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union?

Cultural similarities

Economic agreements

Nuclear arms race

Political alliances

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 mins • 1 pt

What was the significance of the NATO Treaty's Article 5 during the Cold War?

It established the Warsaw Pact

It affirmed mutual defense among NATO members

It disclosed the Comintern

It led to the formation of the United Nations

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