Cold War Reading Packet: Reading 4 - Cold War Divides the World

What term was used to describe developing nations in Africa, Asia, and Latin America during the Cold War?

• First World

• Second World

• Third World

• Fourth World

Who was the Communist leader of Cuba mentioned in the text?

• Daniel Ortega

• Fidel Castro

• Anastasio Somoza

• Ayatollah Khomeini

Which of the following best describes the First World after World War II?

• Communist nations led by the Soviet Union

• Developing nations in Africa, Asia, and Latin America

• The United States and its allies

• Nonaligned nations

Which leader overthrew the Shah of Iran?

• Fidel Castro

• Daniel Ortega

• Anastasio Somoza

• Ayatollah Ruholla Khomeini

What did the "Second World" consist of?

• Developing nations in Africa, Asia, and Latin America

• Communist nations led by the Soviet Union

• The United States and its allies

• Nonaligned nations

Who led the successful revolt in Cuba in 1959?

• Fidel Castro

• Anastasio Somoza

• Daniel Ortega

• Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi

Which country did the United States almost go to war with over nuclear missiles in 1962?

• Soviet Union

• Iran

• Afghanistan

• Nicaragua

What was the result of the civil war in Nicaragua?

• Free elections were held

• The U.S. took control

• The Soviets gained power

• Cuba intervened

Who was the ruler of Iran overthrown in the 1950s?

• Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi

• Ayatollah Khomeini

• Fidel Castro

• Anastasio Somoza

What did the United States do when the Soviets sent troops to Afghanistan?

• Supported the rebels

• Supported the Soviets

• Invaded Afghanistan

• Remained neutral