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?

<p>Mutually assured destruction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The launch of Sputnik (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were proxy wars during the Cold War?

<p>Wars fought through indirect means, supporting opposing sides in conflicts (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The US and USSR were afraid of mutually assured destruction (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To establish a classless society (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary characteristic of the Cold War?

<p>A prolonged period of geopolitical tension without direct military confrontation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To establish a classless society (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Mutually Assured Destruction (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To demonstrate scientific and technological superiority (A)</p> 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?

<p>Proxy Wars (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>A pluralistic political system with multiple political parties and electoral competition (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Mutually assured destruction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To demonstrate economic superiority and influence (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Both sides had a strong desire to avoid direct conflict (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To establish a classless society (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Mutually assured destruction (MAD) became a reality (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>A one-party state under the control of the Communist Party (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To achieve a symbolic victory in the space race (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Indirect conflicts through proxy wars and technological competitions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>A free-market economy with private property ownership (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The United States successfully landed on the moon with the Apollo mission (B)</p> 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?

<p>Mutually assured destruction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Foster free-market economies (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Achieve technological superiority (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>One-party state (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Support opposing sides in third-country conflicts (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The US had a market economy, while the USSR had a command economy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Indirect conflicts through proxy wars (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Deter a nuclear war (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To promote pluralistic political systems and electoral competition (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Increased political instability in third countries (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To establish a classless society (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It was a symbol of technological and scientific competition between the superpowers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The development of nuclear weapons (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To demonstrate the superiority of their respective economic systems (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Indirect conflicts through proxies and indirect means (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It created a state of mutually assured destruction (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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