Cold War Quiz

What was the Cold War primarily about?

• A direct military conflict between the USA and USSR

• A period of political tension and military rivalry between the USA and USSR

• A trade agreement between the USA and USSR

• A cultural exchange program between the USA and USSR

What were the philosophical differences that contributed to the Cold War?

• Democracy vs. Monarchy

• Communism vs. Capitalism

• Socialism vs. Fascism

• Liberalism vs. Conservatism

Who was the creator of the containment policy?

• Harry S. Truman

• George F. Kennan

• Winston Churchill

• Joseph Stalin

In which year was the containment policy tested in Greece and Turkey?

• 1945

• 1946

• 1947

• 1948

In which year did George Marshall give a speech calling for a massive American aid program to help rebuild Europe?

• 1945

• 1949

• 1951

• 1955

How much money did the US spend on the Marshall Plan between 1948-1951?

• 10 Billion dollars

• 15 Billion dollars

• 13 Billion dollars

• 20 Billion dollars

How many countries benefited from the US aid under the Marshall Plan between 1948-1951?

• 10

• 17

• 20

• 25

After World War II, into how many zones was Germany divided?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

What was the capital of Germany that was also divided after World War II?

• Munich

• Berlin

• Frankfurt

• Hamburg

What political system was established in the western part of Germany after World War II?

• Communism

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship