The Cold War: A Historical Overview

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What is the subject matter of the book that this chapter provides a backdrop to?

The Cold War (correct)

The Rise of Superpowers

The New International Economic Order

The Non-Aligned Movement

Which two superpowers dominated the Cold War as mentioned in the chapter?

Germany and Japan

United Kingdom and France

United States and Soviet Union (correct)

Russia and China

What was viewed as a challenge to the dominance of the two superpowers in the Cold War?

NATO

European Union

Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) (correct)

Warsaw Pact

What were non-aligned countries attempting to establish as mentioned in the chapter?

New International Economic Order (NIEO) Signup and view all the answers

What does the chapter assess regarding India's role in the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)?

How successful the policy of nonalignment has been in protecting India's interests Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for the USSR placing nuclear missiles in Cuba in 1962?

To prevent the USA from invading Cuba Signup and view all the answers

Why did the American warships intercept Soviet ships heading to Cuba during the Cuban Missile Crisis?

As a warning to the USSR to remove the missiles Signup and view all the answers

How did the world leaders manage to avoid a full-scale war during the Cuban Missile Crisis?

By engaging in secret negotiations and diplomacy Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between a 'Cold War' and a 'hot war'?

Cold Wars never escalate into full-scale global conflicts, unlike hot wars. Signup and view all the answers

Which term best describes the relationship between the U.S. and the USSR during the Cold War?

Competitive and confrontational Signup and view all the answers

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What is the subject matter of the book that this chapter provides a backdrop to?

Which two superpowers dominated the Cold War as mentioned in the chapter?

What was viewed as a challenge to the dominance of the two superpowers in the Cold War?

What were non-aligned countries attempting to establish as mentioned in the chapter?

What does the chapter assess regarding India's role in the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)?

What was the primary reason for the USSR placing nuclear missiles in Cuba in 1962?

Why did the American warships intercept Soviet ships heading to Cuba during the Cuban Missile Crisis?

How did the world leaders manage to avoid a full-scale war during the Cuban Missile Crisis?

What is the main difference between a 'Cold War' and a 'hot war'?

Which term best describes the relationship between the U.S. and the USSR during the Cold War?

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