Wonderopolis - What Was the Cold War?

When did the Cold War start?

• 1946

• 1950

• 1939

• 1960

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What was the main reason for the tension during the Cold War?

• Religious differences

• Language barriers

• Territorial disputes

• Different economic systems

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Which two countries were primarily involved in the Cold War?

• United States and USSR

• United States and Germany

• France and USSR

• United Kingdom and Germany

Which event nearly escalated into a direct conflict during the Cold War?

• Cuban Missile Crisis

• Bay of Pigs Invasion

• Berlin Blockade

• Vietnam War

What was a major aspect of competition between the US and USSR during the Cold War?

• Space Race

• Sports

• Economic growth

• Cultural influence

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When did the Cold War officially end?

• 1995

• 1991

• 1989

• 1985

Who was the US President during the Cuban Missile Crisis?

• John F. Kennedy

• Ronald Reagan

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

• Richard Nixon

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What was the primary ideology supported by the USSR during the Cold War?

• Monarchism

• Federalism

• Capitalism

• Communism

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Which of the following was a proxy war during the Cold War?

• Falklands War

• Vietnam War

• Gulf War

• World War II