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Quiz: The Cold War

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East Berlin "death strip" of the Berlin Wall, as seen from the Axel Springer AG Building, 1984

Quiz: The Cold War. Immerse yourself in the gripping era of geopolitical tension with our comprehensive Cold War quiz. Gauge your understanding of the key events, ideologies, influential figures, and lasting impacts of this defining period of the 20th century. From the Berlin Wall to the Cuban Missile Crisis, from Truman Doctrine to the Space Race, uncover the intricate details and broaden your historical perspective. An insightful journey for history enthusiasts, students, or anyone interested in this pivotal chapter of world history.

Quiz: The Cold War

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When was NATO founded?

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When was the Warsaw Pact established?

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Who was the US President during the Cuban Missile Crisis?

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In which country did the USSR intervene in 1968?

 

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Which event is often considered as the beginning of the Cold War?

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What was the US policy of preventing the spread of communism known as?

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Which leader initiated the policy of 'Perestroika'?

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Which country was divided into communist and non-communist regions at the 38th parallel after World War II?

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Which event symbolized the end of the Cold War?

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Which American president famously declared "Ich bin ein Berliner" (I am a Berliner) in a speech in Berlin?

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Which event symbolized the end of the Cold War?

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The last Inca emperor was assassinated in 1533, but resistance to the Spanish continued for several decades. In which year was the last Inca stronghold conquered, ending the stubborn resistance of the once-great empire?

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Which city-state was known for its militaristic society and was the victor of the Peloponnesian War?

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What is the meaning of "Amor vincit omnia" in English?

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Who was the first emperor to be assassinated?

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What was Abraham Lincoln's occupation before entering politics?

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What was the main cause of the War of 1812?

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Along with Washington, Jefferson, and Lincoln, who is the fourth President carved into Mount Rushmore?

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In what year was Abraham Lincoln first elected as President of the United States?

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Who was the first President of the United States?

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Which famous speech did Abraham Lincoln deliver on November 19, 1863?

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Which famous French painter is known for the series of paintings named "Water Lilies"?

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Indira Gandhi was Prime Minister of which country?

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In which century did Alexander the Great live?

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What does the term "Ghost Dance" refer to in Native American history?

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Who was JFK's Vice President, who succeeded him after his assassination?

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Do you know to which pre-Columbian civilization the golden ornament in the photograph, kept in the Metropolitan Museum in the US, is attributed?

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What is the meaning of "Caveat emptor" in English?

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Which 19th-century policy sought to assimilate Native Americans into mainstream American society?

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Which Roman emperor famously "fiddled while Rome burned"?

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