Cold War Definitions and Facts Quiz

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

Pregunta
What is the definition of a superpower?
Respuesta
  • 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.

Pregunta 2

Pregunta
What is the definition of a cold war?
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  • 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.

Pregunta 3

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What is Capitalism?
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  • 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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What is Socialism?
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  • 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.

Pregunta 5

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What is Communism?
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  • 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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