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What characterized the relationship between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War?
What characterized the relationship between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War?
- Close economic collaboration
- Complete isolation from each other
- Geopolitical tension and rivalry (correct)
- Mutual military alliances
What was the primary reason for the term 'cold war' to be used?
What was the primary reason for the term 'cold war' to be used?
- Because it was a war primarily focused on technological advancements rather than physical combat
- As a result of the intense ideological differences between the United States and the Soviet Union
- Because it was a war fought in extreme cold weather conditions
- Due to the absence of large-scale direct fighting between the superpowers (correct)
How did the superpowers engage in conflicts during the Cold War?
How did the superpowers engage in conflicts during the Cold War?
- By engaging in direct military confrontations
- By supporting opposing sides in major regional conflicts known as proxy wars (correct)
- By avoiding any involvement in regional conflicts
- By signing peace treaties
