Gr 12 History Ch 1.1: What was the Cold War?

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What was the duration of the Cold War?

Approximately 1947 to 1991 (correct)

Approximately 1950 to 1980

Approximately 1940 to 1960

Approximately 1930 to 1970

What was the ideological foundation of the United States during the Cold War?

Capitalism and liberal democracy (correct)

Communism

Fascism

Socialism

What was the ideological foundation of the Soviet Union during the Cold War?

Capitalism

Socialism

Communism (correct)

Liberal Democracy

What was a consequence of the arms race during the Cold War?

Mutually assured destruction Signup and view all the answers

What was a notable aspect of the technological competition during the Cold War?

The launch of Sputnik Signup and view all the answers

What were proxy wars during the Cold War?

Wars fought through indirect means, supporting opposing sides in conflicts Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of the Soviet Union's economic system?

To establish a classless society Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary characteristic of the Cold War?

A prolonged period of geopolitical tension without direct military confrontation Signup and view all the answers

What was the main objective of the economic system in the Soviet Union?

To establish a classless society Signup and view all the answers

What was the term used to describe the precarious balance of power during the Cold War?

Mutually Assured Destruction Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of the US and USSR's technological competition during the Cold War?

To demonstrate scientific and technological superiority Signup and view all the answers

What was the term used to describe the indirect conflicts between the US and USSR during the Cold War?

Proxy Wars Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of the arms race during the Cold War?

Mutually assured destruction Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of the US and USSR's economic competitions during the Cold War?

To demonstrate economic superiority and influence Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for the Cold War being characterized as 'cold'?

Both sides had a strong desire to avoid direct conflict Signup and view all the answers

What was the main goal of the Soviet Union's economic system?

To establish a classless society Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the arms race during the Cold War?

Mutually assured destruction (MAD) became a reality Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of the superpowers' technological competition during the Cold War?

To achieve a symbolic victory in the space race Signup and view all the answers

What was the nature of the conflicts between the US and USSR during the Cold War?

Indirect conflicts through proxy wars and technological competitions Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary characteristic of the United States' economic system during the Cold War?

A free-market economy with private property ownership Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the precarious balance of power between the US and USSR during the Cold War?

Mutually assured destruction Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary objective of the US' economic system during the Cold War?

Foster free-market economies Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the space race during the Cold War?

Achieve technological superiority Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary characteristic of the Soviet Union's political system during the Cold War?

One-party state Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of proxy wars during the Cold War?

Support opposing sides in third-country conflicts Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What was the nature of the conflicts between the US and USSR during the Cold War?

Indirect conflicts through proxy wars Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of the arms race during the Cold War?

Deter a nuclear war Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of the United States' political system during the Cold War?

To promote pluralistic political systems and electoral competition Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was a consequence of the proxy wars during the Cold War?

Increased political instability in third countries Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary objective of the Soviet Union's centralized economy during the Cold War?

To establish a classless society Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the space race during the Cold War?

It was a symbol of technological and scientific competition between the superpowers Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary characteristic of the arms race during the Cold War?

The development of nuclear weapons Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of the superpowers' economic competition during the Cold War?

To demonstrate the superiority of their respective economic systems Signup and view all the answers

What was the nature of the conflicts between the US and USSR during the Cold War?

Indirect conflicts through proxies and indirect means Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the precarious balance of power during the Cold War?

It created a state of mutually assured destruction Signup and view all the answers

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What was the duration of the Cold War?

What was the ideological foundation of the United States during the Cold War?

What was the ideological foundation of the Soviet Union during the Cold War?

What was a consequence of the arms race during the Cold War?

What was a notable aspect of the technological competition during the Cold War?

What were proxy wars during the Cold War?

Why did the Cold War not involve direct military confrontation between the US and USSR?

What was the primary goal of the Soviet Union's economic system?

What was the primary characteristic of the Cold War?

What was the main objective of the economic system in the Soviet Union?

What was the term used to describe the precarious balance of power during the Cold War?

What was the primary goal of the US and USSR's technological competition during the Cold War?

What was the term used to describe the indirect conflicts between the US and USSR during the Cold War?

What was the primary characteristic of the political system in the US during the Cold War?

What was the consequence of the arms race during the Cold War?

What was the primary goal of the US and USSR's economic competitions during the Cold War?

What was the primary reason for the Cold War being characterized as 'cold'?

What was the main goal of the Soviet Union's economic system?

What was the outcome of the arms race during the Cold War?

What was the primary characteristic of the political system in the Soviet Union during the Cold War?

What was the primary goal of the superpowers' technological competition during the Cold War?

What was the nature of the conflicts between the US and USSR during the Cold War?

What was the primary characteristic of the United States' economic system during the Cold War?

What was the outcome of the space race between the US and USSR during the Cold War?

Which of the following best describes the precarious balance of power between the US and USSR during the Cold War?

What was the primary objective of the US' economic system during the Cold War?

What was the significance of the space race during the Cold War?

What was the primary characteristic of the Soviet Union's political system during the Cold War?

What was the primary goal of proxy wars during the Cold War?

What was the primary difference between the US and USSR's economic systems during the Cold War?

What was the nature of the conflicts between the US and USSR during the Cold War?

What was the primary goal of the arms race during the Cold War?

What was the primary goal of the United States' political system during the Cold War?

Which of the following was a consequence of the proxy wars during the Cold War?

What was the primary objective of the Soviet Union's centralized economy during the Cold War?

What was the significance of the space race during the Cold War?

What was the primary characteristic of the arms race during the Cold War?

What was the primary goal of the superpowers' economic competition during the Cold War?

What was the nature of the conflicts between the US and USSR during the Cold War?

What was the significance of the precarious balance of power during the Cold War?

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