12 Questions
Which country led the capitalist bloc during the Cold War?
United States
What was the military alliance created by the communist bloc in 1955?
Warsaw Pact
Which region was NOT part of the capitalist bloc during the Cold War?
Eastern Europe
What was the economic organization established by the communist bloc during the Cold War?
COMECON
Which political system was predominant in countries of the communist bloc during the Cold War?
Communism
What type of economy was common in countries of the capitalist bloc during the Cold War?
Market economy
What was the response of the United States to the spread of communism, as mentioned in the text?
Truman Doctrine
Which country occupied North Korea after the defeat of Japan?
Soviet Union
What event led to the definitive division of Germany into two parts?
Berlin Airlift
Which country created the Wall of Berlin in 1961?
Soviet Union
What was the main reason for the division of Korea into North and South?
Conflict between capitalism and communism
What was the name given to the economic programme created by the United States to finance the reconstruction of Europe?
Marshall Plan
Test your knowledge on the Cold War (1945-1991) and its characteristics, including the two blocs of countries involved, their ideologies, and diplomatic tensions. Learn about the capitalist bloc led by the United States and the features of liberal democratic systems.
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