Cold War Section 2 Exam

Who led the communist forces in the Chinese Civil War?

• Chiang Kai-Shek

• Mao Zedong

• Sun Yat-sen

• Zhou Enlai

When did the US finally end its presence in Vietnam?

• 1973

• 1974

• 1975

• 1976

What policy did the US follow to fight the Soviet Union anywhere, at any time?

• Containment

• Détente

• Brinkmanship

• Isolationism

The US created ________ in 1958 in order to to compete with the Soviets in the Space Race.

• NASA
• Space Force
• United Nations

• CIA

The US supported South Vietnamese President Ngo Dinh Diem. Describe his rule and political stance.

• He was a democratic leader who promoted free elections and civil liberties.

• He was an authoritarian leader who suppressed opposition and was anti-communist.

• He was a communist leader who sought to unify Vietnam under communist rule.

• He was a neutral leader who maintained equal relations with both the US and communist forces.

What was the name of the satellite the Soviets sent into orbit in 1957?

• Apollo

• Sputnik

• Voyager

• Luna

Who was the first man in space, sent by the Soviets in 1961?

• Neil Armstrong

• Yuri Gagarin

• John Glenn

• Alan Shepard

Which of the following best describes the significance of the Tet Offensive during the Vietnam War?

• It was a major victory for the United States, leading to the swift withdrawal of North Vietnamese forces.

• It was a coordinated attack by North Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces that weakened American public support for the war.

• It marked the first major use of nuclear weapons in the conflict.

• It resulted in the capture of North Vietnam’s capital, ending the war.

Who colonized all of Vietnam by 1887?

• The British

• The French

• The Spanish

• The Dutch

The _________ jump at the chance to ally with Cuba since it is only 90 miles from the United States.

• Chinese

• Soviets

• Spanish

• Vietcong