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During the arms race between the USA and the Soviet Union, what type of weapons were being developed?
During the arms race between the USA and the Soviet Union, what type of weapons were being developed?
- Biological weapons
- Nuclear weapons (correct)
- Chemical weapons
- Conventional weapons
What was the belief behind the concept of 'Mutually Assured Destruction' (MAD)?
What was the belief behind the concept of 'Mutually Assured Destruction' (MAD)?
- Both countries wanted to develop more powerful weapons
- Both countries wanted to avoid nuclear war (correct)
- Both countries wanted to control the world
- Both countries wanted to destroy each other
What was the purpose of establishing a 'hotline' between the White House and the Kremlin?
What was the purpose of establishing a 'hotline' between the White House and the Kremlin?
- To prevent any misunderstanding between the two countries (correct)
- To coordinate military actions during a crisis
- To share classified information
- To negotiate disarmament agreements
Which countries were involved in drawing up the Limited Test Ban Treaty (LTBT)?
Which countries were involved in drawing up the Limited Test Ban Treaty (LTBT)?
How many countries signed the Limited Test Ban Treaty (LTBT) after 1963?
How many countries signed the Limited Test Ban Treaty (LTBT) after 1963?
Which countries were involved in drawing up the Outer Space Treaty?
Which countries were involved in drawing up the Outer Space Treaty?
How many countries signed the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty?
How many countries signed the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty?
Which country developed multiple independently-targetable re-entry vehicles (MIRVs) during the time of SALT 1 negotiations?
Which country developed multiple independently-targetable re-entry vehicles (MIRVs) during the time of SALT 1 negotiations?
What did the Basic Principles Agreement ban in order to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons?
What did the Basic Principles Agreement ban in order to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons?
What was one of the weaknesses of SALT 1 in terms of nuclear war prevention?
What was one of the weaknesses of SALT 1 in terms of nuclear war prevention?
During the Cold War, the Soviet Union was spending almost 30% of its GDP on defense, while the USA was spending
During the Cold War, the Soviet Union was spending almost 30% of its GDP on defense, while the USA was spending
Which country did the Soviet Union sign the Sino-Soviet Treaty of Friendship, Alliance and Mutual Assistance with in 1950?
Which country did the Soviet Union sign the Sino-Soviet Treaty of Friendship, Alliance and Mutual Assistance with in 1950?
Who replaced Stalin as the Soviet leader and had a strained relationship with Mao?
Who replaced Stalin as the Soviet leader and had a strained relationship with Mao?
Why did Mao decide to adopt a more friendly approach to the USA in 1969?
Why did Mao decide to adopt a more friendly approach to the USA in 1969?
Which event led to the establishment of friendly relations between the US and China?
Which event led to the establishment of friendly relations between the US and China?
Who was the US secretary of state that visited China and met with Chinese Prime Minister Zhou En-lai?
Who was the US secretary of state that visited China and met with Chinese Prime Minister Zhou En-lai?
What was the policy of easing tensions in Europe and establishing links between East and West Europe called?
What was the policy of easing tensions in Europe and establishing links between East and West Europe called?
Which treaty between the USA and the Soviet Union limited the number of inter-continental ballistic missiles and submarine-launched ballistic missiles each country could have?
Which treaty between the USA and the Soviet Union limited the number of inter-continental ballistic missiles and submarine-launched ballistic missiles each country could have?
During the late 1960s, why did the USA consider adopting a policy of détente with the Soviet Union and China?
During the late 1960s, why did the USA consider adopting a policy of détente with the Soviet Union and China?
What event in 1968 influenced the USA's desire for a change in policy?
What event in 1968 influenced the USA's desire for a change in policy?
Why did Richard Nixon want to establish relations with the People's Republic of China?
Why did Richard Nixon want to establish relations with the People's Republic of China?
Why did the Soviet Union believe it was a good time to seek better relations with the USA?
Why did the Soviet Union believe it was a good time to seek better relations with the USA?
