Quiz 4: Cold War Around The World
Quiz 4: Cold War around the World tests knowledge on the Cold War era, focusing on key dates, major alliances, and ideological differences. It assesses understanding of global strategies and political ideologies prevalent from 1947 to 1991, enhancing comprehension of this pivotal historical period.
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Gorbachev's policies of glasnost ("openness") and perestroika ("restructuring") and his reorientation of Soviet strategic aims contributed to the end of the Cold War.
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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
Gorbachev's policies of glasnost and perestroika, along with his reorientation of Soviet strategic aims, played a significant role in bringing an end to the Cold War. Glasnost allowed for greater freedom of speech and openness in Soviet society, while perestroika aimed to restructure and reform the Soviet economy. These policies led to increased transparency, political reforms, and a shift in Soviet foreign policy, which ultimately helped to thaw the tensions between the Soviet Union and the West and led to the end of the Cold War. Therefore, the statement is true.Rate this question:
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It is a doctrine of military strategy and national security policy in which a full-scale use of nuclear weapons by two or more opposing sides would cause the complete annihilation of both the attacker and the defender.
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Mutually Assured Destruction
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Truman Doctrine
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Cuban Missile Crisis
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Nuclear Doctrine
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A. Mutually Assured DestructionExplanation
Mutually Assured Destruction (MAD) is a doctrine of military strategy and national security policy. It states that if two or more opposing sides engage in a full-scale use of nuclear weapons, it would result in the complete annihilation of both the attacker and the defender. This concept is based on the belief that the threat of total destruction acts as a deterrent, preventing nations from initiating a nuclear war. The idea behind MAD is that the fear of mutually assured destruction would discourage any rational actor from starting a nuclear conflict.Rate this question:
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What does Mutually Assured Destruction mean?
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Declaring war to other countries was the main strategy
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Use of nuclear weapons could cause complete annihilation
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If you didn't declare war you would be destroyed for sure
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The winter may get rid of a big amount of soldiers
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A. Use of nuclear weapons could cause complete annihilationExplanation
Mutually Assured Destruction refers to the concept that the use of nuclear weapons by one country would result in the complete annihilation of both the attacking and defending countries. It is based on the idea that if one country launches a nuclear attack, the other country would retaliate with equal force, leading to the destruction of both nations. This concept served as a deterrent during the Cold War, as both the United States and the Soviet Union possessed enough nuclear weapons to ensure mutual destruction if either side initiated an attack.Rate this question:
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The main Soviet forced labor camp systems during the Stalin era.
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Gulag
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KGB
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Glasnost
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Auschwitz
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A. GulagExplanation
The correct answer is Gulag. The Gulag was the main Soviet forced labor camp system during the Stalin era. It was a network of prison camps where millions of people, including political prisoners and criminals, were sent to work under harsh conditions. The Gulag played a significant role in the Soviet Union's political repression and economic development, with prisoners being used as a source of cheap labor in various industries.Rate this question:
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This was the great symbolic ending of the Cold War.
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Fall of the Berlin Wall
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First space mission together
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End of Korea War
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Creation of NATO (brought peace to the world)
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A. Fall of the Berlin WallExplanation
The fall of the Berlin Wall is considered the symbolic ending of the Cold War because it represented the collapse of the division between East and West Germany, which had been a physical and ideological barrier for almost three decades. The wall's destruction in 1989 marked a significant turning point in history, signaling the end of the Soviet Union's control over Eastern Europe and the beginning of a new era of reunification and democratization. The event was seen as a victory for democracy and freedom, and it paved the way for the reunification of Germany and the eventual dissolution of the Soviet Union.Rate this question:
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He removed the constitutional role of the Communist Party in governing the state, and inadvertently led to the dissolution of the Soviet Union.
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Joseph Stalin
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Franklin Roosevelt
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Mikhail Gorbachev
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Konstantin Chernenko
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A. Mikhail GorbachevExplanation
Mikhail Gorbachev is the correct answer because he removed the constitutional role of the Communist Party in governing the state, which ultimately led to the dissolution of the Soviet Union. Gorbachev implemented policies of glasnost (openness) and perestroika (restructuring) in an attempt to reform the Soviet Union, but these reforms inadvertently weakened the Communist Party's control and sparked nationalist movements within the Soviet republics. This ultimately led to the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991.Rate this question:
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Complete in order the blanks on the picture. MAKE SURE YOU USE CAPITAL LETTERS WHEN NECESSARY. ________ ________ ________
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US, USA, United States, America, U.S., The United States, The US, U. S. A, U. S.
USSR, Soviet Union, U.S.S.R., soviets, Soviets, U. S. S. R.
US, USA, United States, America, U.S., The United States, The US, U. S. A., U. S.Explanation
The answer lists all the possible correct options for completing the blanks on the picture. It includes various abbreviations and names for both the United States (US, USA, United States, America, U.S., The United States, The US, U. S. A) and the Soviet Union (USSR, Soviet Union, U.S.S.R., soviets, Soviets, U. S. S. R.). The answer also repeats the options for the United States at the end, possibly to emphasize the variety of acceptable answers.Rate this question:
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Side of the Iron Curtain connected to or influenced by the Soviet Union.
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East
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West
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NATO
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"The Free Land"
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A. EastExplanation
The correct answer is "East." The Iron Curtain was a political and ideological division that separated Western Europe from Eastern Europe during the Cold War. The Eastern side of the Iron Curtain was under the influence of the Soviet Union and its communist ideology. This region was commonly referred to as the "East" and was characterized by socialist governments and a lack of political and economic freedoms. The Western side of the Iron Curtain, on the other hand, was influenced by democratic and capitalist principles and was commonly referred to as the "West."Rate this question:
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What was the strategy used by the Soviet Union to gain control over the other countries?
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Multinational Alliance
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Foreign Aid
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Brinkmanship
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Slicing Salami
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A. Slicing SalamiExplanation
The strategy used by the Soviet Union to gain control over other countries was "Slicing Salami." This refers to the gradual and incremental process of taking over small parts of a target country, one slice at a time, without provoking a large-scale response or international intervention. The Soviet Union would exploit political, economic, and social vulnerabilities in these countries, making it easier for them to assert control and influence over time. This strategy allowed the Soviet Union to expand its sphere of influence without triggering a full-scale conflict or resistance from the international community.Rate this question:
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Regional conflicts where the US and the USSR didn’t fight each other but supported certain sides in war.
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Proxy Wars
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Surrogate Wars
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Brinkmanship
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Arms Race
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A. Proxy WarsExplanation
Proxy wars refer to regional conflicts where the US and the USSR did not directly engage in combat with each other, but instead supported opposing sides in these conflicts. This allowed both superpowers to indirectly exert their influence and advance their interests without risking direct confrontation. Proxy wars were a common strategy during the Cold War era, as both the US and the USSR sought to expand their spheres of influence and prevent the other from gaining too much power. These conflicts often resulted in significant loss of life and instability in the regions involved.Rate this question:
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During what years was the Cold War "fought"?
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Between WWI and WWII
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1947-1991
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1957-1975
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1945-1951
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A. 1947-1991Explanation
The correct answer is 1947-1991. The Cold War was a period of political tension and military rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union, which lasted from the late 1940s to the early 1990s. It was characterized by a state of hostility, ideological conflict, and the threat of nuclear warfare between the two superpowers and their respective allies. This period was marked by intense competition, proxy wars, arms race, and the division of the world into two opposing blocs, the Western Bloc led by the US and the Eastern Bloc led by the USSR. The Cold War ended with the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991.Rate this question:
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Select the four characteristics that describe the ideology of the Soviet Union during the Cold War.
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Poor standard of living
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Protests and demonstrations
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Competition keeps prices low
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The media are owned and run by the government
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No unemployment- everybody has a job
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Business/farms owned by the state and run by the government for the benefit of all people.
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A. Poor standard of living
A. The media are owned and run by the government
A. No unemployment- everybody has a job
A. Business/farms owned by the state and run by the government for the benefit of all people.Explanation
The characteristics that describe the ideology of the Soviet Union during the Cold War are: poor standard of living, the media being owned and run by the government, no unemployment- everybody has a job, and business/farms being owned by the state and run by the government for the benefit of all people. These characteristics reflect the socialist nature of the Soviet Union, where the government controlled the economy, media, and employment to ensure equality and collective well-being. The poor standard of living and government control over key aspects of society were key features of the Soviet ideology during the Cold War.Rate this question:
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Designed to contain communism, the US president announced he will give economic aid to Greece and Turkey. Then it extended anywhere aid was given to support any anti-communist government.
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Yalta Conference
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Marshall Plan
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Truman Doctrine
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NATO
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A. Truman DoctrineExplanation
The correct answer is Truman Doctrine. The explanation for this answer is that the Truman Doctrine was a policy announced by the US president to provide economic and military aid to countries threatened by communism. It was designed to contain the spread of communism and support anti-communist governments. The Truman Doctrine was first applied to Greece and Turkey, but it was later extended to any country where aid was needed to counter communist influence.Rate this question:
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Selecciona tres características de la ideología de la derecha política.
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Mantenimiento del orden social a través del tradicionalismo y conservadurismo.
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Tiene como asunto central la defensa de la igualdad social.
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Promueve el elitismo o el mantenimiento de ciertas diferencias entre los miembros de la sociedad.
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Busca el cambio político y social.
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Se refiere a un gobierno de carácter socialista.
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Se refiere a un gobierno de carácter capitalista.
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A. Mantenimiento del orden social a través del tradicionalismo y conservadurismo.
A. Promueve el elitismo o el mantenimiento de ciertas diferencias entre los miembros de la sociedad.
A. Se refiere a un gobierno de carácter capitalista.Explanation
The three characteristics of right-wing ideology are the maintenance of social order through traditionalism and conservatism, the promotion of elitism or the maintenance of certain differences among members of society, and the reference to a government with a capitalist character.Rate this question:
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Select the four characteristics that describe the ideology of America during the Cold War.
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Business/farms owned by private people
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Profit is a form of opression.
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Multi-party system
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Human rights respected in law.
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Strikes and unemployment
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Free health care/state-provided
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A. Business/farms owned by private people
A. Multi-party system
A. Human rights respected in law.
A. Strikes and unemploymentExplanation
During the Cold War, America embraced the ideology of capitalism, which promoted the ownership of businesses and farms by private individuals. This allowed for economic freedom and competition. Additionally, America had a multi-party system, which reflected the democratic values of the nation. Human rights were also respected in law, highlighting America's commitment to individual liberties and equality. Finally, strikes and unemployment were characteristic of the American economy during this period, as the labor movement gained strength and economic fluctuations occurred.Rate this question:
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Select 8 countries that were NATO members since the beginning.
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Canada
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Denmark
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United States
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East Germany
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France
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Iceland
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Austria
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Italy
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Netherlands
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Yugoslavia
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United Kingdom
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Albania
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A. Canada
A. Denmark
A. United States
A. France
A. Iceland
A. Italy
A. Netherlands
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Select three effects of the Cold War.
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Collapse of Communism
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Conflict of ideologies (capitalism/communism)
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Division of Germany and Berlin
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Space Race
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End of WWII
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A. Collapse of Communism
A. Division of Germany and Berlin
A. Space RaceExplanation
The collapse of communism refers to the downfall of the Soviet Union and the Eastern Bloc countries in the late 1980s and early 1990s, marking the end of the Cold War. The division of Germany and Berlin refers to the splitting of Germany into East and West Germany after World War II, with Berlin also being divided into East and West Berlin. The space race was a competition between the United States and the Soviet Union to achieve advancements in space exploration and technology during the Cold War. These three effects of the Cold War had significant political, social, and economic implications on the global stage.Rate this question:
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The Iron Curtain was built in 1961 and divided East (Communist) and West (Democratic) Berlin.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. FalseExplanation
The Berlin WallRate this question:
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Select the 8 countries that formed part of the Warsaw Pact.
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Romania
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Belgium
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Czechoslovakia
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Poland
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France
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Soviet Union
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Denmark
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Hungary
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Iceland
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Albania
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Bulgaria
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East Germany
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A. Romania
A. Czechoslovakia
A. Poland
A. Soviet Union
A. Hungary
A. Albania
A. Bulgaria
A. East GermanyExplanation
The Warsaw Pact was a military alliance formed in 1955 by the Soviet Union and several Eastern European countries. The correct answer includes the Soviet Union, Albania, Poland, Romania, Hungary, East Germany, Czechoslovakia, and Bulgaria. These countries were all part of the Warsaw Pact, which was created in response to the formation of NATO by Western countries. Belgium, Denmark, France, and Iceland were not part of the Warsaw Pact.Rate this question:
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Selecciona tres características de la ideología de la izquierda política.
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Se refiere a un gobierno de carácter capitalista.
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Mantenimiento del orden social a través del tradicionalismo y conservadurismo.
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Tiene como asunto central la defensa de la igualdad social.
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Promueve el elitismo o el mantenimiento de ciertas diferencias entre los miembros de la sociedad.
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Busca el cambio político y social.
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Se refiere a un gobierno de carácter socialista.
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A. Tiene como asunto central la defensa de la igualdad social.
A. Busca el cambio político y social.
A. Se refiere a un gobierno de carácter socialista.Explanation
The three characteristics of the political left ideology are:
1) Defending social equality as a central concern.
2) Seeking political and social change.
3) Referring to a government with a socialist nature.Rate this question:
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Yalta Conference was the Versailles of World War II.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. FalseExplanation
PotsdamRate this question:
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