Cold War and Decolonization Quiz

Which of the following was NOT a factor contributing to the weakening of colonial powers after World War II?

The United States and the Soviet Union actively supported anti-colonial movements during the Cold War.

What were the three major conferences held by the Allied powers during World War II to plan for the post-war world?

The idea that each country should choose its own form of government and leaders is known as ______.

Match the following leaders with their respective roles:

Which of the following conferences was held in Iran?

At the Tehran Conference, the Allies agreed on a plan to reconstruct Eastern Europe.

What major disagreement arose at the Yalta Conference?

The Potsdam Conference was held in ______ in 1945.

Harry Truman was the US president at the Yalta Conference.

Match the following leaders with their respective conferences:

What was the key outcome of the Potsdam Conference regarding Eastern Europe?

Which of the following statements accurately reflects the outcome of the Yalta Conference?

Which country suffered the least during World War II relative to the others?

The war resulted in the death of approximately 40 million to 60 million people.

What aid program did the United States implement to assist European countries after World War II?

The countries most affected by the war included the Soviet Union, Poland, and __________.

What was a significant outcome of the Potsdam Conference related to global power dynamics?

Western Europe became more influential and powerful in the world after World War II.

Name one country that had a strong tradition of democracy and rule of law after WWII despite war losses.

Match the following countries with their respective population loss during WWII:

What year did the number of independent nations rise to about 190?

The United States and the Soviet Union were both capitalist countries during the Cold War.

Name the three leaders of the Allies known as the Big Three during World War II.

After World War II, the desire for independence from colonial rule was linked to a global ideological conflict between _________ and __________.

Match the following terms related to the Cold War with their descriptions:

What was a consequence of the Cold War related to independence movements?

The Big Three leaders only met once to discuss the post-war world.

What underlying hopes were revived for colonies after World War I?

What two major developments emerged in the late 20th century as a result of the aftermath of the world wars?

The Korean War was primarily a conflict between European states.

Name one effect of the decolonization movement on newly independent states.

The ______ was formed by Western nations as a pledge of mutual support against the Soviet Union.

Match the events with their corresponding years:

Which of the following movements advocated nonviolence during the Cold War?

Armed struggles were uncommon during decolonization efforts.

What were the two superpowers that emerged after World War II?

Which country emerged as the only challenger to the United States in military might and political influence by the end of the 1940s?

The Cold War involved direct military confrontation between the United States and the Soviet Union.

What was one of the most important medical advances developed during World War II?

The informal alliance between the government and large defense contractors is known as the __________.

Match the following terms with their definitions:

What was a significant consequence of the U.S.-Soviet rivalry during the Cold War?

Colonialism was significantly undermined following World War II.

What did President Dwight Eisenhower warn against regarding U.S.-Soviet competition?