#1
Which country was divided into North and South during the Cold War?
Korea
ExplanationDivision along ideological lines after WWII.
#2
Which event marked the beginning of the Cold War?
The Yalta Conference
ExplanationPost-WWII conference leading to tensions between Allies.
#3
Who coined the term 'Iron Curtain' to describe the division between Eastern and Western Europe during the Cold War?
Winston Churchill
ExplanationChurchill described the ideological divide in Europe.
#4
What was the main aim of the Marshall Plan?
To rebuild Western Europe after World War II
ExplanationEconomic aid to recover Europe and prevent communism.
#5
Which of the following countries was NOT involved in the Korean War?
Japan
ExplanationJapan didn't participate actively in the Korean conflict.
#6
Who was the leader of the Soviet Union during the Cuban Missile Crisis?
Nikita Khrushchev
ExplanationKhrushchev led the Soviet Union during the crisis.
#7
Which of the following was NOT a member of the Warsaw Pact?
Italy
ExplanationItaly was part of NATO, not the Warsaw Pact.
#8
Which of the following was NOT a proxy war fought during the Cold War?
Gulf War
ExplanationThe Gulf War was not part of the Cold War proxy conflicts.
#9
Which treaty formally ended World War II and contributed to the beginning of the Cold War?
Yalta Conference
ExplanationPost-war agreements led to tensions between Allies.
#10
What was the name of the policy proposed by George F. Kennan advocating for the containment of Soviet influence?
Long Telegram
ExplanationKennan's communication outlining containment strategy.