Cold War Heats Up Quiz

Which doctrine was part of the desire to "contain" the threat during the Cold War?

• Monroe Doctrine

• Truman Doctrine

• Eisenhower Doctrine

• Nixon Doctrine

What event marked the emergence of the U.S. and the Soviet Union as superpowers?

• World War I

• The Korean War

• World War II

• The Vietnam War

What increased as the Cold War intensified?

• Fears about Communism

• Economic prosperity

• Cultural exchanges

• Environmental awareness

What was the purpose of loyalty screenings during the Cold War?

• To promote cultural diversity

• To detect Communist sympathizers

• To encourage economic growth

• To improve public health

What was the Venona project focused on?

• Economic espionage

• Decoding Soviet ciphers

• Space exploration

• Environmental protection

What was a key component of the U.S. strategy to protect nuclear secrets?

• Economic sanctions

• Military alliances

• Venona project

• Cultural exchanges

Who were Julius and Ethel Rosenberg?

• Political leaders

• Members of the Communist Party

• Famous scientists

• Renowned artists

What was the outcome of the trial of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg?

• Acquittal

• Life imprisonment

• Sentence of death

• Exile

What did the success of the Soviet atomic bomb lead people to believe?

• Economic superiority

• Technological advancement

• Espionage by spies

• Diplomatic success

What was the main belief behind the Domino Theory?

• Communism would spread to neighboring countries

• Democracy would spread to neighboring countries

• Economic prosperity would spread to neighboring countries

• Cultural exchange would spread to neighboring countries