The Cold War Evolution

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Which country developed the inter-continental ballistic missile (ICBM) first?

  • France
  • USA
  • China
  • Soviet Union (correct)

When did the USA successfully launch its first ICBM?

  • 1959
  • 1960
  • 1957
  • 1958 (correct)

What was the main purpose of the arms race?

  • Gaining military superiority (correct)
  • Preventing wars
  • Developing advanced technology
  • Promoting peace

Who emerged as the effective ruler of the Soviet Union after Stalin's death?

<p>Nikita Khrushchev (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which two countries supported different sides in the war in Korea?

<p>USA and Soviet Union (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What event in 1955 led to the formation of the Warsaw Pact?

<p>West Germany joining NATO (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which country was not a member of the Warsaw Pact?

<p>West Germany (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who led the Hungarian Communist Party and was a strong supporter of Stalin?

<p>Matyas Rakosi (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which two countries entered Korea after it was freed from Japanese control in 1945?

<p>Russia and the United States (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the names of the two separate countries created after Korea was divided along the 38th parallel?

<p>Democratic People's Republic of Korea and Republic of Korea (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why was President Truman determined that South Korea should not become communist?

<p>To prevent a domino effect of other countries becoming communist (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which event made Khrushchev's position in the Soviet Union stronger and gave him a stronger position in the Warsaw Pact?

<p>The failure of the Hungarian Uprising (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the USA and its allies encourage communist countries to do?

<p>Rebel against the Soviet Union (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What effect did the Hungarian Uprising have on the relationship between the USA and the Soviet Union?

<p>Damaged relations between the two superpowers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which country pushed the United Nations forces out of North Korea during the Korean War?

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

Who disagreed with President Truman about how the Korean War should be fought?

<p>MacArthur (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO)?

<p>To stop the spread of communism in Southeast Asia (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What led to a nuclear arms race between the USA and the Soviet Union?

<p>The desire for military supremacy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the new leader of Poland during the time of the Hungarian protests?

<p>Wladyslaw Gomulka (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the main reasons for the Hungarian protests in 1956?

<p>Lack of political freedom and poor harvests (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Khrushchev order a Soviet invasion of Hungary?

<p>To restore order and prevent the spread of de-Stalinisation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the US policy towards the Hungarian uprising?

<p>No military support was offered, but some NATO nations took in Hungarian refugees (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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