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GCSE History (9-1) Superpower Relations and The Cold War 1941-1991

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Cold War Definitions and Facts Quiz

Question 1 of 5

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What is the definition of a superpower?

Select one of the following:

  • A country that has the capacity to project dominating power and influence anywhere in the world, so may become a global influence or authority.

  • An exceptional or extraordinary power or ability e.g. invisibility or super strength.

  • A very influential person who can take over the world.

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Question 2 of 5

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What is the definition of a cold war?

Select one of the following:

  • A constant but non-violent state of national and naval tension after WW1 between Australia and New Zealand.

  • A constant but non-violent state of political and military tension after WW2 between the USA and the Soviet Union.

  • A war in which nuclear missiles are used against the enemy.

  • A war that occurs during the winter, when it is too cold for traditional trench warfare and other types of fighting.

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Question 3 of 5

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What is Capitalism?

Select one of the following:

  • An economic system in which goods are owned by individuals or businesses, privately.

  • A form of government where the rich excessively tax the poor and get away with it.

  • Where the first letter of the first word in a sentence is capitalised.

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Question 4 of 5

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What is Socialism?

Select one of the following:

  • Being socially accepted into society.

  • An economic system in which the production and distribution of goods is controlled mainly through the government and not through private investors.

  • An economic system in which farming and food production is controlled by the state and the profits are given to charity.

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Question 5 of 5

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What is Communism?

Select one of the following:

  • A form of government which uses taxation and threats to force society to fit a specific standard.

  • An economic and social system in which all property and resources are collectively owned by society and not by individuals.

  • A community of like-minded people that share ideas.

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