Australia
Who was the founder of the Liberal Party who introduced the Communist Party Dissolution Bill in 1950?
Robert Menzies
What was the name of the first satellite launched into space by the USSR in 1955?
Sputnik
in which US state is Coachella?
California
Elected to the Senate in 1946, he became chairman of the Senate Government Operations Committee. Conducted two years of interrogations of over 10,000 individuals for their alleged communist links often without the right of an attorney.
the transfer of a nationalised industry to private control
privatisation
Under this strategy Australia would willingly commit troops to conflict well beyond its shores to combat any potential threats of communism.
Forward Defence
How did the Soviets attempt to gain control over West Berlin in 1948?
Blockade
Which American arts festival is famous for setting art installations on fire during a week in the Nevada Desert?
Burning Man
Name the plan which provided economic aid to Western Europe in economic assistance after the end of WW2
Marshall Plan
Which political ideology most closely resembles "capital is owned by individuals and profits are redistributed by taxation and social welfare"?
Socialism
What is the name of the Australian Intelligence Service that was instrumental in convincing the Petrov's to defect?
ASIO
In which year did the East German Government (under heavy influence from the Soviets) seal the border between East and West Germany?
1952
This famous 1969 music festival, attended by 400,000, became a symbol of peace, love and rock and roll
Wood Stock
The attack on the USS Maddox in which Gulf is credited as stating the Vietnam war?
Gulf of Tonkin
Express severe disapproval in a formal statement
censure
Which three countries in Asia did Australia commit troops to combat the spread of communism?
Malaysia, Korea, Vietnam
Who was the leader of the USSR during the start of the Cold War until his death in 1953?
Joseph Stalin
Which rapper made a surprise appearance during Dr Dre and Snoop Dogg's 2012 Coachella performance as a hologram?
Tupak Shukur
When was the Bay of Pigs invasion?
1961
A nation that governs itself without external control is known as what?
Sovereign
Which organisation(s) representing workers rights in Australia opposed the referendum to ban the Communist Party?
Trade Unions
Who was the leader of the USSR from 1953-64, known for leading the space race and his negotiations during the Cuban Missile crisis?
Nikita Khrushchev
GIve 2/3 of the current headliners for Coachella 2025
Lady Gaga, Post Malone, Charlixcx
Lyndon B Johnson "LBJ"
"the sudden, violent overthrow of an existing government by a small group"
coup d'etat