Unit 7 - Cold War Conflicts
A practice test for Unit 7.
- 1.
Following World War II, which of the following countries became the worlds superpowers?
- A.
China
- B.
United States
- C.
England
- D.
France
- E.
Soviet Union
Correct Answer(s)
B. United States
E. Soviet Union -
- 2.
The United States has a _________ type of economy.
- A.
Socialist
- B.
Moderate
- C.
Capitalist
- D.
Liberal
- E.
Anarchist
Correct Answer
C. CapitalistExplanation
In a capitalist economic system, the government allows the people to have a free market, meaning that the people are responsible for the flowing of money and goods.Rate this question:
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- 3.
The Soviet Union had a __________ type of economy.
- A.
Socialist
- B.
Moderate
- C.
Capitalist
- D.
Liberal
- E.
Anarchist
Correct Answer
A. SocialistExplanation
In a socialist economy, the government is responsible for managing the flow of money and goods.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Following World War II, why was the Soviet Union angry with the United States? (mark all answers that are correct)
- A.
The United States accidentally killed many friendly Soviet soldiers during the invasion of Germany.
- B.
The Soviet Union felt that the United States' invasion of Europe affairs was innapropriate.
- C.
The United States concealed the atomic bomb from the Soviet Union.
- D.
The United States delayed in opening a western front in the European Theater of World War II, allowing Hitler to use all of his forces against the USSR.
- E.
The Soviet Union was envious of the United States' new role as a world power.
Correct Answer(s)
C. The United States concealed the atomic bomb from the Soviet Union.
D. The United States delayed in opening a western front in the European Theater of World War II, allowing Hitler to use all of his forces against the USSR. -
- 5.
Following World War II, why was the United States angry with the Soviet Union?
- A.
The Soviet Union killed many innocent people during the Holocaust.
- B.
The Soviet Union had made an alliance with Hitler at the beginning of the war.
- C.
The United States was envious of the Soviet Union's role as the largest harvester of oil.
- D.
The United States felt that the USSR sold Alaska to the US for too high a price.
- E.
The United States did not agree with the Soviet Union's choice to invade China.
Correct Answer
B. The Soviet Union had made an alliance with Hitler at the beginning of the war. -
- 6.
Who became president of the United States after the death of FDR?
- A.
President Truman
- B.
President MacArthur
- C.
President Eisenhower
- D.
President Kennedy
- E.
President Carter
Correct Answer
A. President Truman -
- 7.
What did Stalin do to appease his western "allies" during the Potsdam Conference?
- A.
He would give them back full control of Germany.
- B.
He would cease invasions of China.
- C.
He would cease invasions of Afghanistan.
- D.
He would stop creating and selling nuclear weapons.
- E.
He would allow free elections in Eastern Europe.
Correct Answer
E. He would allow free elections in Eastern Europe. -
- 8.
What were Satellite Nations?
- A.
Small nations with democratic governments surrounding the United States.
- B.
Small nations with Fascist governments surrounding Germany.
- C.
Small nations with communist governments surrounding the Soviet Union.
- D.
Small nations on space stations orbiting the planet.
Correct Answer
C. Small nations with communist governments surrounding the Soviet Union. -
- 9.
What was the main reason why Stalin wanted to gain control over the Satellite Nations?
- A.
He wanted to harvest raw materials from the land.
- B.
He wanted to gain control of the Ural Mountains, which would give him natural protection from potential enemies.
- C.
He wanted more land to build up an advanced military.
- D.
He wanted more land to test out nuclear experiments.
- E.
He wanted more land to start up a national space program.
Correct Answer
B. He wanted to gain control of the Ural Mountains, which would give him natural protection from potential enemies. -
- 10.
What was the U.S' policy of containment, used during the Cold War?
- A.
The United States would defend itself from the threat of communism while other nations could determine for themselves whether or not they wanted communism.
- B.
The United States would directly attack the Soviet Union in an attempt to officially eliminate the threat of communism.
- C.
The United States would not interfere with international ordeals and would "contain" all of their actions inside of the nation.
- D.
The United States would not directly attack the Soviet Union, but would "contain" communism within Eastern Europe.
- E.
The US would provide friendly nations with military and/or economic support.
Correct Answer
D. The United States would not directly attack the Soviet Union, but would "contain" communism within Eastern Europe. -
- 11.
What exactly was the "Cold War"?
- A.
A conflict between the US and North Korea in which neither nation directly confronts the other on the battlefield.
- B.
A conflict between the US and USSR over control of Alaska.
- C.
A conflict between the US and USSR in which neither nation directly confronts the other on the battlefield.
- D.
A conflict between the US and USSR in which both nations directly fought with each other for world dominance.
- E.
A nuclear conflict between the US ans USSR.
Correct Answer
C. A conflict between the US and USSR in which neither nation directly confronts the other on the battlefield. -
- 12.
What did the Truman Doctrine state?
- A.
The US would contain communism within the Soviet Union and not allow it to spread into other countries.
- B.
The US plan to invade North Korea.
- C.
A revision of the Monroe Doctrine.
- D.
President Truman's plan for making the United States superior to the USSR.
- E.
The plan to stop the spread of communism by helping nations with military and.or economic support.
Correct Answer
E. The plan to stop the spread of communism by helping nations with military and.or economic support. -
- 13.
Where was the Truman Doctrine first used? (mark all answers that apply)
- A.
China
- B.
Greece
- C.
North Korea
- D.
France
- E.
Turkey
Correct Answer(s)
B. Greece
E. Turkey -
- 14.
Why was it important that the US use the Marshall Plan?
- A.
Europe needed the United States' support; it was completely devastated.
- B.
The South Koreans needed support in fighting against North Korea.
- C.
The US needed to have CIA agents located in the USSR.
- D.
The US needed to keep KGB agents out of the US.
- E.
The US needed to keep a free market in China.
Correct Answer
A. Europe needed the United States' support; it was completely devastated. -
- 15.
Which of the following countries owned parts of Germany after World War II?
- A.
The United States
- B.
Italy
- C.
The Soviet Union
- D.
Great Britain
- E.
France
Correct Answer(s)
A. The United States
C. The Soviet Union
D. Great Britain
E. France -
- 16.
Why was it hard for the western countries to keep control of West Berlin?
- A.
The citizens of West Berlin wanted to join the Soviet Union.
- B.
The Soviet Union already controlled all of Berlin.
- C.
Berlin was located in Eastern Germany (the section of Germany owned by the USSR).
- D.
The Berlin Airlift prevented the Western countries from contacting West Berlin.
- E.
The Western countries were not allowed to take control of West Berlin without appearing aggressive and imperialistic to their allies.
Correct Answer
C. Berlin was located in Eastern Germany (the section of Germany owned by the USSR). -
- 17.
What did Stalin do in an attempt to take control of all of Berlin?
- A.
He sent the West Berliners propaganda convincing them to join the Soviet Union.
- B.
He destroyed in and rebuilt it as a communist city.
- C.
He blockaded the city, preventing the citizens from accessing food or water.
- D.
He bough all of Berlin from the Western countries.
- E.
Nothing; Stalin never attempted to take control of Berlin.
Correct Answer
C. He blockaded the city, preventing the citizens from accessing food or water. -
- 18.
What did the Western countries do in an attempt to save West Berlin from Stalin?
- A.
The US formed a treaty with the USSR, and the USSR moved away from West Berlin.
- B.
American and British pilots flew food and supplies into West Berlin.
- C.
The United States confronted the Soviet Union in battle at Berlin.
- D.
The United States threatened to bomb Moscow if the USSR didn't back off.
- E.
Nothing; Berlin was conquered by the Soviet Union before the Western powers could intervene.
Correct Answer
B. American and British pilots flew food and supplies into West Berlin. -
- 19.
What was NATO?
- A.
An economic alliance between the Eastern European nations.
- B.
A political alliance between the Eastern European nations, in which the countries would support each other if one was attacked.
- C.
An economic alliance between the Western European nations, the United States, and Canada.
- D.
A political alliance between the Western European nations, the United States, and Canada., in which the countries would support each other if one was attacked.
- E.
None of the above.
Correct Answer
D. A political alliance between the Western European nations, the United States, and Canada., in which the countries would support each other if one was attacked. -
- 20.
Which of the following parties were fighting for superiority in China following World War II?
- A.
Nationalists
- B.
Monarchists
- C.
Fascists
- D.
Communists
- E.
Anarchists
Correct Answer(s)
A. Nationalists
D. Communists -
- 21.
Before it was split into a northern and southern sector, Korea was owned by which country?
- A.
China
- B.
The Soviet Union
- C.
Monglia
- D.
Japan
- E.
Germany
Correct Answer
D. Japan -
- 22.
Following World War II, Korea was split up into 2 different sectors: communist _______ Korea and democratic _______ Korea.
- A.
East, West
- B.
West, East
- C.
South, North
- D.
North, South
- E.
Korea was split up into more than 2 sections.
Correct Answer
D. North, South -
- 23.
The Korean War began when North Korean forces crossed over ___________ in an attempt to take control over South Korea.
- A.
The 27th parallel
- B.
The 37th parallel
- C.
The 38th parallel
- D.
The 39th parallel
- E.
The DMZ
Correct Answer
C. The 38th parallel -
- 24.
What city was the capitol of Korea (it was conquered by the North Koreans at the beginning of the Korean War)?
- A.
Pyongyang
- B.
Tokyo
- C.
Ho Chi Minh City
- D.
Seoul
- E.
Beijing
Correct Answer
D. Seoul -
- 25.
When the UN chose to intervene in the Korean War and assist South Korea, why did the Soviet Union veto?
- A.
The Soviet Union did not want to come across as supporting violence to their allies.
- B.
The Soviet Union was boycotting the UN.
- C.
The Soviet Union did not want to fuel the flames of the Cold War.
- D.
The Soviet Union is not a member of the UN Security Council and thus cannot veto any decisions.
- E.
The Soviet Union left the UN a few months earlier and thus were not permitted to make any decisions.
Correct Answer
B. The Soviet Union was boycotting the UN. -
- 26.
Who commanded the American army in the Korean War?
- A.
General Eisenhower
- B.
General Patton
- C.
General MacArthur
- D.
General Tso
- E.
General Lee
Correct Answer
C. General MacArthur -
- 27.
What small section of Korea allowed the UN to keep forces in the country in the middle of the Korean War?
- A.
The DMZ
- B.
The 38th Parallel
- C.
Seoul
- D.
Inchon
- E.
Pusan
Correct Answer
E. Pusan -
- 28.
Where did the U.S launch a surprise amphibious invasion against the DPRK in the third phase of the war?
- A.
The DMZ
- B.
The 38th Parallel
- C.
Seoul
- D.
Inchon
- E.
Pusan
Correct Answer
D. Inchon -
- 29.
What did the Chinese do when the American army approached the far north of Korea?
- A.
They attacked the Americans.
- B.
They set up a massive defensive wall between Korea and China.
- C.
They retreated the section of China bordering Korea.
- D.
They went to the UN, demanding that the US stop their northern expansion.
- E.
They crossed the 38th Parallel and attacked the Americans.
Correct Answer(s)
A. They attacked the Americans.
E. They crossed the 38th Parallel and attacked the Americans. -
- 30.
How did the US general suggest the Chinese be stopped?
- A.
The United States would build a defensive wall at the 38th Parallel.
- B.
The United States would blockade China.
- C.
The United States would nuke the Chinese.
- D.
The United States would sign a peace treaty with China.
- E.
The United States would abandon South Korea and leave them to fight for themselves.
Correct Answer
C. The United States would nuke the Chinese. -
- 31.
Which of the following were the terms of the peace treaty ending the Korean War?
- A.
The Soviet Union would gain control over North Korea.
- B.
A cease-fire line would be indicated.
- C.
The United States would gain control over South Korea.
- D.
South Korea would surrender to North Korea and give them all of their land.
- E.
A DMZ would be established.
Correct Answer(s)
B. A cease-fire line would be indicated.
E. A DMZ would be established. -
- 32.
What was the Loyalty Review Board was searching for...
- A.
Anarchist employees in the government.
- B.
Communist employees in the government.
- C.
KGB agents in the government.
- D.
Any employee disloyal to the government.
- E.
None of the above.
Correct Answer
D. Any employee disloyal to the government. -
- 33.
Why did many people quit their government positions when the Loyalty Review Board was formed?
- A.
They were communists who were afraid of being discovered by the government.
- B.
They felt that the Board violated their rights.
- C.
They thought that Truman was being too strict with his domestic policies.
- D.
They did not want to go through the bureaucratic system associated with the Board.
- E.
All of the above.
Correct Answer
B. They felt that the Board violated their rights. -
- 34.
What was the job of the House Un-American Activities Committee?
- A.
Search for Communist influence in the movie industry.
- B.
Search for Communist influence in literature.
- C.
Search for undercover KGB agents hiding in the US.
- D.
Insert undercover CIA agents into the Soviet Union.
- E.
All of the above.
Correct Answer
A. Search for Communist influence in the movie industry. -
- 35.
Who were the Hollywood Ten?
- A.
Hollywood actors who refused to testify before HUAC.
- B.
Undercover KGB agents hiding in Hollywood.
- C.
Hollywood screenwriters and directors who were practicing illegal activities in the stock market.
- D.
Hollywood movies that were claimed as communist propaganda.
- E.
None of the above.
Correct Answer
E. None of the above. -
- 36.
What did the McCarran Act do?
- A.
Raise tariff on imported goods.
- B.
Give the government permission to invade the citizen's privacy in order to search for suspicious activities.
- C.
Made it unlawful to plan any action that might lead to the establishment of a totalitarian dictatorship in the US.
- D.
Gave women the right to vote.
- E.
Made it illegal for the Communist Party to exist in the US.
Correct Answer
C. Made it unlawful to plan any action that might lead to the establishment of a totalitarian dictatorship in the US. -
- 37.
Why did Senator McCarthy charge Communists with taking over the government?
- A.
He legitimately believed that communists were taking over.
- B.
He was looking for a campaign issue.
- C.
He was trying to fuel the fires of the Cold War.
- D.
He wanted to get rid of enemy senators who opposed his opinions.
- E.
All of the above.
Correct Answer
B. He was looking for a campaign issue. -
- 38.
What is McCarthyism?
- A.
Tactics used to turn 2 enemies against each other.
- B.
Another word for jingoism.
- C.
Tactics used to remove enemies from states of power.
- D.
Tactics used to advance your career.
- E.
Tactics used to scare people into supporting your cause.
Correct Answer
D. Tactics used to advance your career. -
- 39.
Why would McCarthy only accuse the government of submission to communism while in the Senate?
- A.
He wanted to expose his enemies while in their presence.
- B.
He could not be tried/sued for slander while in the Senate.
- C.
He was too afraid to speak about communism in the government while exposed in the public.
- D.
He did not want to come across as too imperialistic in his fight against communism.
- E.
None of the above.
Correct Answer
B. He could not be tried/sued for slander while in the Senate. -
- 40.
Which bomb (first developed by the US) was 67x stronger than the nuclear bomb?
- A.
The A-Bomb
- B.
The Unun-Bomb
- C.
The H-Bomb
- D.
The He-Bomb
- E.
The N-Bomb
Correct Answer
C. The H-Bomb -
- 41.
What was brinkmanship?
- A.
Threatening the enemy into submission with nuclear weapons.
- B.
Forcing your enemy to exhaust their resources by engaging in a fierce competition with them.
- C.
Intense national pride and aggressive foreign policy.
- D.
The willingness to push nations to the brink of nuclear war to keep peace.
- E.
None of the above.
Correct Answer
D. The willingness to push nations to the brink of nuclear war to keep peace. -
- 42.
What did brinkmanship cause between the US and the Soviet Union?
- A.
The Space Race
- B.
The Cold War
- C.
Nuclear War
- D.
An arms race.
- E.
All of the above.
Correct Answer
D. An arms race. -
- 43.
The CIA operates...
- A.
Within the US.
- B.
Outside of the US.
- C.
In the Soviet Union.
- D.
In China.
- E.
In North Korea.
Correct Answer
B. Outside of the US. -
- 44.
In the heart of the Cold War, the middle-eastern country of Iran nationalized their oil fields, meaning...
- A.
They discovered oil fields.
- B.
They took control of all commercially owned oil fields.
- C.
They gave the people control over ex-government controlled oil fields.
- D.
They bought oil fields from Iranian companies.
- E.
None of the above.
Correct Answer
B. They took control of all commercially owned oil fields. -
- 45.
What was the Warsaw Pact?
- A.
A military alliance.
- B.
An alliance of communist nations.
- C.
The Soviet Union's response to the formation of NATO.
- D.
All of the above.
- E.
None of the above.
Correct Answer(s)
A. A military alliance.
D. All of the above. -
- 46.
The Suez War was a conflict between...
- A.
East Germany and West Germany
- B.
The Soviet Union and the US
- C.
Iran and the CIA
- D.
The USSR and Afghanistan
- E.
Israel and Egypt
Correct Answer
E. Israel and Egypt -
- 47.
What did the UN do to support the Hungarian uprising?
- A.
Airlifted food and supplies into Hungary.
- B.
Provided the Hungarians with weapons.
- C.
Persuaded the Soviet Union to give Hungary freedom.
- D.
Helped the HUngarians fight for independence.
- E.
Nothing.
Correct Answer
E. Nothing. -
- 48.
What was Sputnik? (mark all that apply)
- A.
The first space satellite.
- B.
An American satellite.
- C.
A Chinese satellite.
- D.
A Russian satellite.
- E.
An Iranian satellite.
Correct Answer(s)
A. The first space satellite.
D. A Russian satellite. -
- 49.
First leader of the Soviet Union.
- A.
Vladimir Lenin
- B.
Josef Stalin
- C.
Mikhail Gorbachev
- D.
Nikita Krushchev
- E.
John Lennon
Correct Answer
B. Josef Stalin -
- 50.
Coined the term "Iron Curtain"
- A.
Winston Churchill
- B.
Harry Truman
- C.
Josef Stalin
- D.
JFK
- E.
FDR
Correct Answer
A. Winston Churchill -
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