Cold War: Origins, Ideology, and Superpowers Quiz

Question 1

What is the Cold War called?

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War of words

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Economic war

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War of weapons

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Cultural war

Question 2

Between which two superpowers was the Cold War fought?

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USA and Soviet Union

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France and Soviet Union

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Britain and Soviet Union

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USA and China

Question 3

During which period was the Cold War fought?

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1947-1991

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1946-1989

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1950-1990

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1945-1989

Question 4

Which of the following was NOT a main reason for the origin of the Cold War?

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European economic aid programs

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Emergence of Soviet Union as powerful

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Spread of communist ideology

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Soviet intervention in Iran

Question 5

How many bullets were fired in the Cold War?

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None

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Millions

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Few thousand

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Countless

Question 6

What was the main purpose of the Cold War?

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Strengthen position and include allies in their faction

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Establish world peace

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End imperialism

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Make the United Nations strong

Question 7

Into how many blocs did the Cold War divide the world?

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Into two blocs

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Into three blocs

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Into four blocs

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Into five blocs

Question 8

Which military organizations were born due to the Cold War?

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NATO, SITO, CENTO and Warsaw Pact

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ASEAN and SAARC

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NATO and European Union

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OIC and AU

Question 9

Which country emerged as the only superpower after the dissolution of the Soviet Union?

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USA

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China

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Britain

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France

Question 10

How did the Cold War affect the UN Security Council?

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Paralyzed it with frequent use of veto power

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Made it stronger

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Had no effect on it

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Dissolved it

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