The Iron Curtain
True or false: The Iron Curtain was a real curtain that divided the Soviet Union and the United States
False
Why was the conflict between the United States and Russia referred to as the "Cold War"?
A. The two countries did not fight a war directly against each other.
B. The only direct battles between the two countries were fought in the winter.
C. The conflict was more about a competition to grow food than political differences.
B. The only direct battles between the two countries were fought in the winter.
Which of the following BEST explains why the Berlin Airlift was necessary?
A. because the residents of Berlin had to be evacuated from the city due to widespread violence
B. because Great Britain requested military assistance to help the nation defend its section of Berlin
C. because the Soviet Union limited movement throughout Berlin and cut off access to necessary supplies
C. because the Soviet Union limited movement throughout Berlin and cut off access to necessary supplies
Why did the U.S. fight in the Korean War?
A. The U.S. wanted to learn more about Korean culture.
B. The U.S. wanted to protect Americans living in South Korea.
C. The U.S. wanted to prevent the spread of communism to South Korea.
C. The U.S. wanted to prevent the spread of communism to South Korea.
What was one reason that the United States invested a large amount of money in its space program during the Cold War?
A. It wanted to create jobs to help the country’s economy.
B. It was in a space-race competition with the Soviet Union.
C. It changed its focus from fighting wars to promoting peace.
B. It was in a space-race competition with the Soviet Union.
What was the "iron curtain"?
A. A real wall built between communist Europe and Western Europe.
B. A dark and gloomy mood that was felt throughout postwar Europe.
C. An invisible line that divided communist Europe from Western Europe.
C. An invisible line that divided communist Europe from Western Europe.
To stop the spread of communism with military alliances is called:
A. Containment
B. Capitalism
C. Community
Containment
“When the Soviet Union first blocked supplies from getting to us, I was afraid that we were going to starve to death. Hearing the planes from the west everyday made me feel so much better.”
-Helda Schmidt, 11 year old German resident in 1948
What event is being described by the quote?
A. Berlin Airlift
B. Iron Curtain
C. World War II
A. Berlin Airlift
What factor contributed the MOST to the United States' failure to secure a victory in the Korean War?
A. Most South Koreans favored communism over capitalism.
B. North Korea developed and used nuclear weapons in combat.
C. Communist nations provided troops and weapons to North Korea.
C. Communist nations provided troops and weapons to North Korea.
What year did the United States go to the moon?
A. We went to the moon in 1957
B. We went to the moon in 1989
C. We went to the moon in 1969
C. We went to the moon in 1969
How did the "Iron Curtain" affect Europe?
A. Citizens on both sides enjoyed freedom.
B. Citizens on both sides shared resources.
C. Citizens on both sides had different economies.
C. Citizens on both sides had different economies.
Which of the following BEST describes the United States’ goal in the Vietnam War?
A. protecting U.S. allies in the region
B. improving relations with the Soviets
C. containing the spread of communism
C. containing the spread of communism
What is Senator Joseph McCarthy most famous for during the Cold War?
A. by increasing Americans’ fear of an economic collapse
B. by increasing Americans’ fear of a communist takeover
C. by increasing Americans’ desire to support the space race
B. by increasing Americans’ fear of a communist takeover
What was the main purpose of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) when it was founded?
A. to spread communism around the world
B. to guarantee the security of its members
C. to help its members increase space travel
B. to guarantee the security of its members
What two countries were involved in the Space Race?
A. The United States & Germany
B. The United States & Korea
C. The United States & the Soviet Union
C. The United States & the Soviet Union
What was one difference between Eastern and Western nations in Europe during the Cold War?
A. Citizens of Western nations had less political freedom and economic opportunity than citizens in Eastern nations.
B. Citizens of Western nations had more political freedom and economic opportunity than citizens in Eastern nations.
C. Governments of Western nations more strictly controlled the lives of citizens than governments of Eastern nations.
B. Citizens of Western nations had more political freedom and economic opportunity than citizens in Eastern nations.
What is communism?
A. a political theory that allows for citizens rights and freedom.
B. a political theory that does not allow for any citizen rights or freedom.
C. The same as democracy
B. a political theory that does not allow for any citizen rights or freedom.
What fear did Americans have during the Cold War because of Senator Joseph McCarthy?
A. The fear of racial violence in the American South
B. The fear of a major postwar economic depression
C. The fear of spies working within the U.S. government
C. The fear of spies working within the U.S. government
What does NATO stand for?
A. North Atlantic Treaty Organization
B. National Association Towards Organization
C. Natural Association Towards Operations
A. North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Which country landed on the moon first?
A. The Soviet Union
B. Korea
C. The United States
C. The United States
True or false: The Iron Curtain was taken down by the Nazis.
False
Which of the following BEST explains the major divide in U.S. public opinion concerning the Vietnam War?
A. Many Americans believed the war was located too close to the U.S.
B. Many Americans supported ending the war so rationing would stop.
C. Many Americans felt there were too many deaths of American soldiers.
C. Many Americans felt there were too many deaths of American soldiers.
In the 1950s and 1960s, he issued threats toward the U.S., but he wanted to avoid war.
Who is being described by the statement?
A. Adolf Hitler
B. John F. Kennedy
C. Nikita Khrushchev
C. Nikita Khrushchev
Why was it called the Cold War?
A. Because they fought in extremely cold temperatures
B. Because they bickered but never actually fought
C. Because they thought it sounded cool.
B. Because they bickered but never actually fought
Who was the first person on the moon?
A. Neil Armstrong
B. Miley Cyrus
C. Herbert Hoover
A. Neil Armstrong