Post-World War II Quiz

When did World War II end?

• 1945

• 1950

• 1940

• 1939

Which countries experienced civil wars soon after World War II?

• Greece, Korea, China

• France, Italy, Spain

• Brazil, Argentina, Chile

• Canada, Mexico, USA

What was established in Palestine that caused violence?

• A Jewish homeland

• A new government

• A military base

• A trade center

Who were the main losers of World War II?

• The Axis powers

• The Allied powers

• The United Nations

• The Soviet Union

Which countries were exhausted by the war effort?

• United Kingdom and France

• Germany and Japan

• USA and Canada

• Italy and Spain

What did the United States become after World War II?

• A superpower

• A colony

• A neutral country

• A defeated nation

What was the "Iron Curtain" a reference to?

• Division in Europe

• A new weapon

• A peace treaty

• A famous speech

What was the Cold War primarily about?

• Nuclear weapons

• Trade agreements

• Cultural exchanges

• Environmental issues

When did the Cold War end?

• 1991

• 1980

• 1975

• 1965

What organization was created in October 1945?

• United Nations (UN)

• NATO

• European Union

• World Trade Organization