Key Events and Concepts of the Cold War

The Communist South invaded, starting the wars.

Armistice (ceasefire) but no peace treaty, resulting in a divided North and South

Reunification was lead by Ho Chi Minh

A Proxy War fought during the Cold War

Geneva Accords

1. Neither

2. Korean War

3. Vietnam War

4. Korean War and Vietnam War

5. Vietnam War

Which of the following is NOT a containment strategy used by the US during the Cold War?

Warsaw Pact

During the Cold War, many newly independent nations sought to avoid taking sides with either the U.S. or the Soviet Union. These countries formed a coalition to promote sovereignty and economic cooperation without direct alignment with major superpowers. What was this movement called?

The Non-Alignment Pact

What Cold War idea is represented in this political cartoon?

Domino Theory

The ______________________________ had the first victory of the Space Race, launching the _________________________ satellite in 1957.

Soviet Union, Sputnik

In the 1980's, the new leader of the Soviet Union, ___________________________________, instituted new policies like ________________________________ and perestroika to help the people with more political and economic freedoms.

Mikhail Gorbachev, glasnost

In 1962 the Cold War almost became WW3 during the __________________________________________. Thankfully, US president JFK and the leader of the soviet union, _________________________________ were able to come to an agreement.

Cuban Missile Crisis, Nikita Khrushchev

Democracy is to Communism as ___________________________ is to the Warsaw Pact

NATO

What Cold War idea is represented in this political cartoon?

Iron Curtain

How did Israel's preemptive strike at the beginning of the Six-Day War influence the outcome of the conflict, and what long-term impact did it have on regional stability?

Israel's surprise attack on Egypt's air force led to a swift victory, allowing Israel to gain control of the Sinai Peninsula, West Bank, Gaza Strip, and Golan Heights, reshaping Middle Eastern geopolitics.

Which of the following correctly compares the decolonization of India and Algeria?

India gained Independence through a largely nonviolent movement, While Algeria fought a violet war against France.

Why was the Korean War considered a Cold war Conflict?

It was a proxy war where the U.S and its allies supported South Korea, while the USSR and China supported North Korea