Communism and the Cold War — Test

Question 1

Why was the end to communism in Czechoslovakia termed the “Velvet Revolution”?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The transition was remarkably smooth.

Question 2

During the Cold War, what was the Soviet Union’s main objective in engaging in proxy wars against the United States?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

to spread communism

Question 3

What was the longest-lasting effect of the losses in World War II?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Nations realized they could not afford another world war.

Question 4

How did Boris Yeltsin become the president of Russia?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

He won the country’s first open election.

Question 5

Which of these was a feature of the relationship between the Soviet Union and the United States in the era leading up to détente?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

arms race

Communism and the Cold War — Test Answers