The Cold War under Brezhnev — Quiz

Question 1

Under Leonid Brezhnev’s leadership, Soviet citizens

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suffered shortages of basic goods.

Question 2

What was Ronald Reagan’s strategy for helping the United States win the Cold War?

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increasing military spending

Question 3

Leonid Brezhnev’s main priority as leader of the USSR was to

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strengthen military and space programs.

Question 4

What was the main purpose of the SALT treaties?

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to slow down the arms race

Question 5

Which best describes the result of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan?

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It was a failure because the Soviets were forced to withdraw.

Question 6

Which best describes Leonid Brezhnev’s political position?

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hard-line communist

Question 7

Based on his leadership style in the Soviet Union, which would Leonid Brezhnev most likely have favored? Choose four correct answers.

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government control of the economy; increasing military strength; expanding space programs; stopping uprisings in Eastern Europe

Question 8

In a command economy, people are not free to

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make production or monetary choices.

Question 9

Which strategic advantage might a country gain from following a policy of détente?

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extra money due to holding down military costs

The Cold War under Brezhnev — Quiz Answers