The Cold War

Which two blocs were Europe divided into during the Cold War?

• Northern and Southern blocs

• Western and Eastern blocs

• Central and Southern blocs

• Eastern and Southern blocs

The collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 marked the end of the Cold War, resulting in significant changes in global politics. Fill in the blank: The Cold War was a period of tension between the United States and ______.

When did the Cold War take place?

• 1945-1961

• 1950-1975

• 1945-1991

• 1960-1990

How did the Berlin Wall symbolize the divide between East and West during the Cold War?

What was the result of the nuclear arms race between the superpowers?

• Increased global security

• Destruction of nuclear weapons

• Massive stockpiles of nuclear weapons

• Peaceful resolution