The Legacy of the Cold War: A Changed World
Description: The Cold War was a period of geopolitical tension between the United States and the Soviet Union and their respective allies, which lasted from the mid-1940s until the early 1990s. It was characterized by military buildup, political rivalry, and ideological conflict. This quiz explores the legacy of the Cold War and its impact on the world. | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
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Which event is widely considered to mark the beginning of the Cold War?
What was the name of the policy adopted by the United States to contain the spread of communism?
Which event brought the Cold War to an end?
What was the name of the arms control treaty signed between the United States and the Soviet Union in 1972?
Which country was the first to launch an artificial satellite into orbit?
What was the name of the U.S. space program that landed the first humans on the moon?
Which event is often seen as the closest the world came to nuclear war during the Cold War?
What was the name of the U.S. president who initiated the policy of détente with the Soviet Union?
Which event led to the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in 1979?
What was the name of the U.S. president who launched the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI), also known as 'Star Wars'?
Which event marked the beginning of the end of the Cold War?
What was the name of the treaty signed between the United States and the Soviet Union in 1987 that aimed to eliminate intermediate-range nuclear missiles?
Which country was the first to develop a hydrogen bomb?
What was the name of the U.S. president who signed the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) in 1968?
Which event led to the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991?