Cold War

An informative illustration depicting the Cold War era with symbols of communism and capitalism, maps of Europe during the Cold War, and iconic images like the Berlin Wall.

Understanding the Cold War

Test your knowledge on one of the most significant periods in modern history with our Cold War quiz! This quiz will challenge your understanding of key events, concepts, and figures from this era.

  • Learn about the main players involved
  • Explore the ideologies at stake
  • Discover how and when the Cold War ended
14 Questions4 MinutesCreated by BattlingHistory101
When did the Cold War start?
1949
1849
1947
1847
Who coined the term "Cold War" for the first time?
George Clemenceau
George Orwell
Woodrow Wilson
Giovanni Bellini
Which were the main countries involved in this war?
England, The Soviet Union
France, USA
USA, the Soviet Union
Australia, England
Why was the Cold War named like that?
Because there was political hostility and military tension and both of them declared war
Because there was political hostility and military tension but none of them declared war
Because they attacked each other with bombs and declared war
Because they continued the WWII
What was the Cold War about?
It was a war of nuclear bombs and death
It was a war of attacking each other until all of them died
It was a war of ideologies and proxy wars
Why was National American Treaty Organization created?
To provide security against The Soviet Union
13 billion dollars in loans USA gave to revive the economy in Europe after WWII
Why was the Marshall Plan created?
To provide security against The Soviet Union
13 billion dollars in loans USA gave to revive the economy in Europe after WWII
How did the Cold War end?
Germany won the war and The Soviet Union signed the Treaty of Versailles
Russia did the Operation Barbarosa, and The Soviet Union won
Berlin Wall came down in Germany and The Soviet Union collapsed and dissolved
When did the Cold War end?
1890
2010
1991
2000
Each side (US and The Soviet Union) was trying to promote their own ideology, which were the ideologies?
US: communism, The Soviet Union: oligarchy
US: capitalism The Soviet Union: communism
US: monarchy The Soviet Union: capitalism
What was the name given to the division between the West and East block?
The Wood Curtain
The Cotton Curtain
The Iron Curtain
This country was part of the Non Alligned
Mexico
The Soviet Union
USA
What is a proxy war?
Indirect instigation to conflict without getting involved
Direct instigation to conflict being involved
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