Cold War Quiz

In 1946, a former British prime minister said in a speech that an "Iron Curtain" had fallen across the European continent. What was the "Iron Curtain?"

• A wall built between countries controlled by Nazi Germany and ones that were not controlled by Germany

• Another name for the English Channel, which protects England from invasion

• An imaginary line separating Europe's communist and non-communist countries

• A famous railway line connecting Eastern and Western Europe

What military alliance did the United States enter into in 1949?

• The League of Nations

• North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

• The United Nations

• The Warsaw Pact

Why did the United States decide to enter the Korean War?

• to protect important historical sites

• to decrease the threat to democracy in Japan

• to stop the spread of Communism

• to promote trade in Asian countries

- The Soviet Union blocked roads where trucks

usually brought food.

- US and British planes dropped food for people.

- Stalin gave up after a year.

Which event was MOST LIKELY going on during the situation described above?

• The Cuban Missile Crisis

• The Korean War

• The Vietnam War

• The Berlin Airlift

What was the purpose of NATO?

• To prevent future world wars

• To prevent countries in Europe from stockpiling weapons of mass destruction

• To try to tackle global problems by discussing big issues and planning what action to take

• To provide a combined military to fight against the spread of communism

What was the result of the Korean War?

• The communist took over South Korea, uniting the whole country.

• It was the first war the U.S. had lost.

• The U.S. promised never to invade Korea again.

• The country was still divided into North and South Korea at the 38th parallel.

Why were Americans afraid during the Red Scare?

• They were afraid witches were living next door.

• They were afraid the Soviets would send them to jail.

• They were afraid that they would break out with red spots.

• They were afraid communists would take over the government.

When was this poster MOST LIKELY made?

• The Cold War

• The Soviet Scare

• The Civil Rights Movement

• The War on Terror

This political cartoon shows the conflict that existed between the United States and the Soviet Union. This event was called the _____________.

• American Revolution

• Manifest Destiny

• Cold War

• Civil War

What was the main reason for the Allied Powers to form an alliance?

• To spread communism

• To colonize more territories

• To defeat the Axis Powers

• To establish a new world order