Unit 3: Definition of the superpowers and the Cold War - Grade 9 (QUIZ)

Revision Quiz

1. What were the two superpowers after World War II?

USA and Germany USSR and Germany USA and USSR USSR and Japan

2. Why were the USA and USSR called superpowers?

They had the largest populations in the world. They were the leading industrial countries with the strongest military forces. They ruled most of the world. They invented nuclear weapons.

3. What were the two opposing political systems of the superpowers?

Democracy and monarchy Capitalism and communism Socialism and fascism Nationalism and imperialism

4. What is the term used to describe the tension between the USA and USSR after World War II?

Hot War Cold War World War III Proxy War

5. Why was it called the "Cold War"?

It occurred during winter. There were no direct military confrontations between the superpowers. It only involved economic aid. It was resolved through peaceful negotiations.

6. What was the imaginary line dividing Eastern and Western Europe called?

The Berlin Wall The Iron Curtain The Truman Line The Warsaw Border

7. What did the USSR do in Eastern Europe after World War II?

Introduced democracy Supported communist governments Allowed capitalist policies Withdrew completely

8. Which military alliance was formed by the USA and Western Europe?

NATO Warsaw Pact Iron Curtain Alliance Eastern Bloc Treaty

9. What was the USSR's military alliance called?

NATO Warsaw Pact Iron Curtain Alliance Soviet Bloc Pact

10. What was the West's main concern about the USSR after World War II?

The USSR's growing trade relationships The spread of communism The USSR's military bases in Western Europe The USSR's alliance with the USA