6th grade Cold War
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Lori Corder
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Why was the Cold War a significant period in world history?
It was a time of intense political and military rivalry without direct warfare between superpowers.
It was a period of global peace and cooperation.
It marked the beginning of the Industrial Revolution.
It was a time when all countries were united under one government.
It was a time of intense political and military rivalry without direct warfare between superpowers.
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Which of the following statements about the end of World War II in Europe are correct?
The Allies freed Western European countries from German control.
The Allies helped Western European nations form democratic governments.
The Soviets set up Communist governments in Eastern Europe.
The Soviets gave money to rebuild Western Europe.
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The term used to describe the symbolic division between Communist and democratic countries in Europe was the
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The British Prime Minister who warned about the 'Iron Curtain' was
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What did Winston Churchill mean by the term 'iron curtain' in his 1946 speech?
A physical barrier separating East and West Europe
A metaphor for the division between communist and non-communist countries in Europe
A new type of military technology
A trade embargo imposed by the Soviet Union
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How does the cartoon in the second image illustrate the concept of the 'iron curtain'?
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Fill in the blank: The Soviets managed to set up communist governments throughout
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Which of the following actions did the Soviets take to maintain control over Eastern Europe after World War II?
Established communist governments
Allowed free elections
Encouraged political opposition
Promoted freedom of the press
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Based on the map of the spread of communism from 1945-1949, which countries in Europe became communist during this period?
France, Italy, Spain
East Germany, Poland, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Romania, Yugoslavia, Bulgaria, Albania
United Kingdom, Greece, Turkey
Sweden, Norway, Denmark
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What was the main purpose of alliances formed during the Cold War, as described in the slides?
To expand territory
To protect themselves and influence world events
To promote communism
To avoid economic competition
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The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is also known as
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Which of the following countries were founding members of NATO?
United States, United Kingdom, France, Italy
Germany, Spain, Greece, Turkey
Russia, China, Poland, Hungary
Sweden, Finland, Austria, Ireland
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Which regions are highlighted as NATO members on the map?
North America and Western Europe
South America and Africa
Asia and Eastern Europe
Australia and the Middle East
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What questions do you still have about the Cold War or its impact on Europe?
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How did German reunification contribute to the collapse of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War?
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