The Cold War: Major Figures and Their Roles
| Description: The Cold War was a period of geopolitical tension between the United States and the Soviet Union and their respective allies. This quiz tests your knowledge about the major figures and their roles during this era. | |
| Number of Questions: 14 | |
| Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
| Tags: cold war major figures history |
Who served as the President of the United States during the Cuban Missile Crisis?
Which Soviet leader initiated the policy of peaceful coexistence with the West?
Who was the British Prime Minister during the Cold War era?
Which American diplomat played a crucial role in negotiating the Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty (SALT I)?
Who was the leader of the Chinese Communist Party during the Cold War?
Which Soviet leader initiated the policy of glasnost (openness) and perestroika (restructuring)?
Who was the American President who implemented the Marshall Plan to aid Western Europe after World War II?
Which American diplomat served as Secretary of State during the Cuban Missile Crisis?
Who was the leader of the Cuban Revolution and the Prime Minister of Cuba during the Cold War?
Which American President initiated the policy of containment to prevent the spread of communism?
Who was the leader of the Soviet Union during the Berlin Crisis of 1961?
Which American President implemented the policy of detente (relaxation of tensions) with the Soviet Union?
Who was the leader of the Vietnamese Communist Party during the Vietnam War?
Which American President initiated the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI), also known as 'Star Wars'?