NATO and Warsaw Pact Overview

The video discusses the division of Europe post-WWII, leading to the formation of NATO and the Warsaw Pact. It explains NATO's creation in 1949 to deter Soviet expansion and prevent nationalistic militarism. The video covers the dynamics between NATO and the Warsaw Pact during the Cold War and NATO's evolution post-Soviet Union collapse. It highlights NATO's response to modern challenges, including Russian aggression in Ukraine, and the strategic readiness of NATO forces.

What were the two major organizations formed as a result of Europe's division after World War II?

• The European Union and the United Nations

• The United Nations and the Warsaw Pact

• NATO and the Warsaw Pact

• NATO and the European Union

What was one of the primary purposes of NATO when it was created in 1949?

• To deter Soviet expansion

• To establish a single European currency

• To promote global trade

• To create a global environmental policy

Which event led to the Berlin Airlift?

• The formation of NATO

• The Soviet blockade of West Berlin

• The fall of the Berlin Wall

• The signing of the Warsaw Pact

Which countries were original members of NATO?

• United States, United Kingdom, Norway, and Canada

• United States, Soviet Union, France, and Italy

• United States, United Kingdom, France, and Germany

• United States, Germany, Italy, and Spain

What was the Warsaw Pact primarily a response to?

• The integration of West Germany into NATO

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• The end of World War I

• The formation of the United Nations

Which countries joined NATO after the fall of the Soviet Union?

• China, Japan, South Korea, and Vietnam

• Poland, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania

• Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, and Georgia

• India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka

What significant event occurred in Ukraine in 2014?

• The Berlin Wall was rebuilt

• Ukraine became a member of the European Union

• Russia annexed Crimea

• Ukraine joined NATO

What does Article 5 of the NATO treaty state?

• Members must contribute equally to the budget

• Members must hold annual meetings

• An attack on one member is an attack on all

• All members must adopt a single currency

When was Article 5 of the NATO treaty first invoked?

• During the Cold War

• After the 9/11 terrorist attacks

• During the Vietnam War

• After the annexation of Crimea

What action did NATO take in response to the 2018 Salisbury attack?

• Invoked Article 5

• Deployed troops to the UK

• Signed a peace treaty with Russia

• Expelled Russian diplomats