This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Class 12 > Class 12 History Chapter 10 The Cold War Era – Quiz 14 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 12 History Chapter 10 The Cold War Era Quiz 14 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Joseph Stalin was an odd addition to the Allies because he himself ruled the Communist nation of Italy (24.1) A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 2. What was the primary focus of the arms race during the Cold War? A) Developing advanced space technology. B) Building up nuclear and conventional weapons. C) Promoting global peace. D) Establishing trade agreements. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Building up nuclear and conventional weapons. 3. The vast majority of new homes in the 1950's were built here A) Suburbs. B) Cities. C) Barrios. D) Sub-divisions. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Suburbs. 4. Choose the incorrect option regarding the Eastern Alliance. A) It was also known as Warsaw Pact led by Soviet Union. B) It was created in 1950. C) Its principal function was to counter NATO's forces in Europe. D) It used military power to bring countries into their alliance. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It was created in 1950. 5. Which among the following statements about the Cold War is wrong? A) It was a competition between the US and Soviet Union and their respective allies. B) It was an ideological war between the superpowers. C) It triggered of an arms race. D) The US and U.S.S.R. were engaged in direct wars. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The US and U.S.S.R. were engaged in direct wars. 6. Which organisation came into existence in April 1949? A) CENTO. B) NATO. C) Warsaw Pact. D) SEATO. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) NATO. 7. Which two countries were directly involved in the Cuban Missile Crisis? A) United States and China. B) United States and Soviet Union. C) United States and Germany. D) United States and Japan. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) United States and Soviet Union. 8. Who was President of the United States when the Cuban missile crisis occurred in 1962? A) Gerald Ford. B) Dwight Eisenhower. C) Richard Nixon. D) John Kennedy. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) John Kennedy. 9. Assess the impact of the Berlin Wall's construction on the people of Berlin. A) It allowed free movement between East and West Berlin. B) It separated families and restricted movement, increasing tensions. C) It improved economic conditions in East Berlin. D) It had no effect on daily life. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It separated families and restricted movement, increasing tensions. 10. Throughout the Cold War the US is afraid of the spread of Communism. To prevent this the US will adopt a foreign policy of: A) Isolationism. B) Containment. C) Imperialism. D) The Big Stick Policy. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Containment. 11. Which countries were involved in the Korean War? A) North Korea and South Korea only. B) North Korea, South Korea, United States, and China. C) United States and Soviet Union only. D) China and Japan. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) North Korea, South Korea, United States, and China. 12. ..... the political and military barrier that isolated Soviet-controlled countries of Eastern Europe after World War II. A) Iron Curtain. B) Closed Shop. C) Blacklist. D) Perjury. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Iron Curtain. 13. Who was the Prime Minister of Great Britain from 1979-1990 and had a strong stand against Communism+ welfare programs for able-bodied people? A) Winston Churchill. B) Margaret Thatcher. C) Jenny Lind. D) Neville Chamberlain. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Margaret Thatcher. 14. What was created in the United States in 1958 related to space exploration? A) United States Astronomical Society. B) National Aeronautics and Space Administration. C) American Aerospace Commission. D) Department of Defense Space Unit. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) National Aeronautics and Space Administration. 15. The United States policy change in 1947 which prevented Soviet expansion into Greece and Turkey is known as the A) Truman Doctrine. B) European Recovery Program. C) National Security Act. D) Marshall Plan. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Truman Doctrine. 16. Which nation made major headlines by leaving the European Union in 2020? A) Britain. B) Russia. C) Italy. D) Germany. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Britain. 17. In late January 1951, Ridgeway began a methodical drive toward the Han River, which culminated in the recapture of A) Pyongyang. B) Yalu. C) Wonsan. D) Seoul. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Seoul. 18. Which concept is best described by the idea that if one country falls to communism, neighboring countries will also fall? A) Containment. B) Domino theory. C) McCarthyism. D) Satellite state. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Domino theory. 19. When did the NIEO Initiative fade away? A) The late 1980s. B) Late 1989. C) Late 18th Century. D) Late 1970. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The late 1980s. 20. What caused the space race between the Soviets and Americans? A) The need to demonstrate technological and military superiority. B) Pressure from other countries to advance space exploration. C) Competition for access to scarce resources in space. D) Improved relations as a result of nuclear weapons treaties. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The need to demonstrate technological and military superiority. 21. After the revolution, how did the economy change? A) Private companies controlled every sector. B) Government owned all resources and industries. C) Trade focused on consumer luxuries. D) Nobles leased farms to all peasants. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Government owned all resources and industries. 22. Which US President established diplomatic relations with Mao's communist China by visiting him in Beijing? A) Johnson. B) Kennedy. C) Nixon. D) Carter. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Nixon. 23. Soviet Union reacted to creation of Western European alliances by unifying Eastern European satellite countries A) NATO. B) SEATO. C) Warsaw Pact. D) Moscow Pals. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Warsaw Pact. 24. What was the purpose of HUAC during the Cold War? A) To oversee military operations in Europe. B) The purpose of HUAC during the Cold War was to investigate and combat communist influence in the U.S. C) To promote American culture abroad. D) To support the civil rights movement. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The purpose of HUAC during the Cold War was to investigate and combat communist influence in the U.S. 25. Which religion reached parts of Central Asia due to Arab expansion in the 700s? A) Islam spread across the region. B) Buddhism originated in Europe. C) Hinduism replaced all older beliefs. D) Christianity banned trade caravans. 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