Question 1

The cold war actually facilitated and advanced the transition to independence in the former colonized world.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 2

The transition away from an empire was conflictual and bloody in the former British Empire, compared to other colonial powers.

Accepted Answer

The transition away from the British Empire was relatively peaceful in many cases, especially when compared to the decolonization processes of other European powers like France and Portugal, which involved significant conflicts in places like Algeria and Angola. The British often opted for a more negotiated process, as seen in India, though it did involve violence and conflict in some regions.

Question 3

The most important aspect of the NATO alliance was the American commitment to the defence of Western Europe.

Accepted Answer

The core of NATO's founding principle was collective defense, as outlined in Article 5 of the NATO Treaty, which was significantly underpinned by the American commitment to defend Western Europe against the Soviet Union during the Cold War era. This commitment was crucial in deterring Soviet aggression and ensuring the security of Western Europe.

Question 4

Glasnost means 'openness'.

Accepted Answer

Glasnost was a policy that called for increased openness and transparency in government institutions and activities in the Soviet Union. It was introduced by Mikhail Gorbachev in the 1980s.

Question 5

The START 1 Treaty of 1990 eliminated land-based and intermediate nuclear weapons.

Accepted Answer

The START 1 Treaty (Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty) of 1991 aimed to reduce and limit strategic offensive arms, specifically nuclear weapons, but it did not eliminate land-based and intermediate nuclear weapons. The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF Treaty) of 1987 was the agreement that eliminated intermediate-range and shorter-range missiles.

Question 6

In which region did the cold war have its origins?&#10;A) USSR&#10;B) China&#10;C) Europe&#10;D) USA

Accepted Answer

The Cold War originated in Europe towards the end of World War II, particularly due to tensions between the Soviet Union (USSR) and the United States (USA) over the future political landscape of war-torn Europe.

Question 7

Which statement best describes the First World War?&#10;A) The First World War was characterized by trench warfare and attrition.&#10;B) The First World War began to end in November 1918 with allied advances.&#10;C) The First World War mobilized whole European societies.&#10;D) all of the above.

Accepted Answer

All of the statements accurately describe aspects of the First World War: it was indeed characterized by trench warfare and attrition strategies, it began to conclude with Allied advances in November 1918, and it involved the mobilization of entire societies in Europe, affecting many aspects of civilian life and requiring significant economic and human resources.

Question 8

Which treaty in 1968 sought to limit the spread of nuclear weapons?&#10;A) SALT 1&#10;B) Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty&#10;C) ABM Treaty&#10;D) START 1

Accepted Answer

The Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty (NPT) of 1968 was specifically designed to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons and weapons technology, to promote cooperation in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy, and to further the goal of achieving nuclear disarmament.

Deck 3: International History of the Twentieth Century