Cold War Events and Responses

The video explores the period of Khrushchev's rise to power and its impact on the Cold War, focusing on the limits of peaceful coexistence from 1953 to 1963. It examines key events like the Polish Revolt and Hungarian Uprising of 1956, highlighting the tensions in Eastern Europe. The Suez Crisis is also discussed, emphasizing its significance in Cold War geopolitics and the resulting closer ties between the USSR and Egypt.

What was the primary focus of the Cold War 'Thaw' period discussed in the lesson?

• Nuclear arms race

• Economic sanctions

• Peaceful coexistence

• Increased military conflicts

What was one of the key factors that motivated the Polish Revolt of 1956?

• Military invasion

• Nuclear disarmament

• Economic prosperity

• Khrushchev's secret speech

How did the Communist Party attempt to address the unrest in Poland during the 1956 revolt?

• By withdrawing from the Warsaw Pact

• By imposing economic sanctions

• By reinstating a popular leader

• By increasing military presence

What was a significant outcome of the Hungarian Revolt of 1956?

• Execution of a moderate leader

• Peaceful resolution

• Withdrawal from the Warsaw Pact

• Formation of a new government

What was the response of the Red Army to the Hungarian Revolt of 1956?

• They supported the moderate leader

• They were remobilized to suppress the revolt

• They negotiated a peace treaty

• They withdrew permanently

What action by Egypt led to the Suez Crisis of 1956?

• Building a nuclear arsenal

• Invading neighboring countries

• Nationalization of the Suez Canal

• Signing a treaty with Israel

Which countries were involved in the conspiracy to attack Egypt during the Suez Crisis?

• France and Germany

• United States and USSR

• Italy and Spain

• Britain and Israel

What was one of the international responses to the Suez Crisis?

• Economic sanctions by the USSR

• Condemnation by the United Nations

• Support for Egypt's actions

• Military intervention by China

What was the Eisenhower Doctrine primarily focused on?

• Encouraging economic development

• Assisting anti-communist governments

• Promoting nuclear disarmament

• Supporting communist governments

How did the Suez Crisis affect the relationship between the USSR and Egypt?

• It resulted in economic sanctions

• It strengthened their alliance

• It led to a military conflict

• It weakened their ties