40 Questions
What was the duration of the Cold War?
Approximately 1947 to 1991
What was the ideological foundation of the United States during the Cold War?
Capitalism and liberal democracy
What was the ideological foundation of the Soviet Union during the Cold War?
Communism
What was a consequence of the arms race during the Cold War?
Mutually assured destruction
What was a notable aspect of the technological competition during the Cold War?
The launch of Sputnik
What were proxy wars during the Cold War?
Wars fought through indirect means, supporting opposing sides in conflicts
Why did the Cold War not involve direct military confrontation between the US and USSR?
The US and USSR were afraid of mutually assured destruction
What was the primary goal of the Soviet Union's economic system?
To establish a classless society
What was the primary characteristic of the Cold War?
A prolonged period of geopolitical tension without direct military confrontation
What was the main objective of the economic system in the Soviet Union?
To establish a classless society
What was the term used to describe the precarious balance of power during the Cold War?
Mutually Assured Destruction
What was the primary goal of the US and USSR's technological competition during the Cold War?
To demonstrate scientific and technological superiority
What was the term used to describe the indirect conflicts between the US and USSR during the Cold War?
Proxy Wars
What was the primary characteristic of the political system in the US during the Cold War?
A pluralistic political system with multiple political parties and electoral competition
What was the consequence of the arms race during the Cold War?
Mutually assured destruction
What was the primary goal of the US and USSR's economic competitions during the Cold War?
To demonstrate economic superiority and influence
What was the primary reason for the Cold War being characterized as 'cold'?
Both sides had a strong desire to avoid direct conflict
What was the main goal of the Soviet Union's economic system?
To establish a classless society
What was the outcome of the arms race during the Cold War?
Mutually assured destruction (MAD) became a reality
What was the primary characteristic of the political system in the Soviet Union during the Cold War?
A one-party state under the control of the Communist Party
What was the primary goal of the superpowers' technological competition during the Cold War?
To achieve a symbolic victory in the space race
What was the nature of the conflicts between the US and USSR during the Cold War?
Indirect conflicts through proxy wars and technological competitions
What was the primary characteristic of the United States' economic system during the Cold War?
A free-market economy with private property ownership
What was the outcome of the space race between the US and USSR during the Cold War?
The United States successfully landed on the moon with the Apollo mission
Which of the following best describes the precarious balance of power between the US and USSR during the Cold War?
Mutually assured destruction
What was the primary objective of the US' economic system during the Cold War?
Foster free-market economies
What was the significance of the space race during the Cold War?
Achieve technological superiority
What was the primary characteristic of the Soviet Union's political system during the Cold War?
One-party state
What was the primary goal of proxy wars during the Cold War?
Support opposing sides in third-country conflicts
What was the primary difference between the US and USSR's economic systems during the Cold War?
The US had a market economy, while the USSR had a command economy
What was the nature of the conflicts between the US and USSR during the Cold War?
Indirect conflicts through proxy wars
What was the primary goal of the arms race during the Cold War?
Deter a nuclear war
What was the primary goal of the United States' political system during the Cold War?
To promote pluralistic political systems and electoral competition
Which of the following was a consequence of the proxy wars during the Cold War?
Increased political instability in third countries
What was the primary objective of the Soviet Union's centralized economy during the Cold War?
To establish a classless society
What was the significance of the space race during the Cold War?
It was a symbol of technological and scientific competition between the superpowers
What was the primary characteristic of the arms race during the Cold War?
The development of nuclear weapons
What was the primary goal of the superpowers' economic competition during the Cold War?
To demonstrate the superiority of their respective economic systems
What was the nature of the conflicts between the US and USSR during the Cold War?
Indirect conflicts through proxies and indirect means
What was the significance of the precarious balance of power during the Cold War?
It created a state of mutually assured destruction
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