22 Questions
Which country developed the inter-continental ballistic missile (ICBM) first?
Soviet Union
When did the USA successfully launch its first ICBM?
1958
What was the main purpose of the arms race?
Gaining military superiority
Who emerged as the effective ruler of the Soviet Union after Stalin's death?
Nikita Khrushchev
Which two countries supported different sides in the war in Korea?
USA and Soviet Union
What event in 1955 led to the formation of the Warsaw Pact?
West Germany joining NATO
Which country was not a member of the Warsaw Pact?
West Germany
Who led the Hungarian Communist Party and was a strong supporter of Stalin?
Matyas Rakosi
Which two countries entered Korea after it was freed from Japanese control in 1945?
Russia and the United States
What were the names of the two separate countries created after Korea was divided along the 38th parallel?
Democratic People's Republic of Korea and Republic of Korea
Why was President Truman determined that South Korea should not become communist?
To prevent a domino effect of other countries becoming communist
Which event made Khrushchev's position in the Soviet Union stronger and gave him a stronger position in the Warsaw Pact?
The failure of the Hungarian Uprising
What did the USA and its allies encourage communist countries to do?
Rebel against the Soviet Union
What effect did the Hungarian Uprising have on the relationship between the USA and the Soviet Union?
Damaged relations between the two superpowers
Which country pushed the United Nations forces out of North Korea during the Korean War?
China
Who disagreed with President Truman about how the Korean War should be fought?
MacArthur
What was the purpose of the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO)?
To stop the spread of communism in Southeast Asia
What led to a nuclear arms race between the USA and the Soviet Union?
The desire for military supremacy
Who was the new leader of Poland during the time of the Hungarian protests?
Wladyslaw Gomulka
What were the main reasons for the Hungarian protests in 1956?
Lack of political freedom and poor harvests
Why did Khrushchev order a Soviet invasion of Hungary?
To restore order and prevent the spread of de-Stalinisation
What was the US policy towards the Hungarian uprising?
No military support was offered, but some NATO nations took in Hungarian refugees
The Cold War: From Insecurity to Acceptance - Test your knowledge on the evolution of the Cold War, from the post-WWII fears to the acceptance of the new European map. Explore key events like the Korean War and the arms race between the USA and the Soviet Union. Challenge yourself with questions about the changing dynamics between these superpowers during this critical period.
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