The end of the Cold War, 1970-91 (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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In which year did the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan begin?
In which year did the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan begin?
1979
Until which year did the 'Second Cold War' period last?
Until which year did the 'Second Cold War' period last?
1984
When did Ronald Reagan become US president?
When did Ronald Reagan become US president?
1981
What did Reagan believe about America's role in defeating communism?
What did Reagan believe about America's role in defeating communism?
It was a mission from God
What percentage of the American economy was the Soviet economy in 1979?
What percentage of the American economy was the Soviet economy in 1979?
20%
How old were Soviet leaders Brezhnev, Andropov and Chernenko?
How old were Soviet leaders Brezhnev, Andropov and Chernenko?
Over 70 years old
In which country did the Solidarity trade union demand democratic reforms?
In which country did the Solidarity trade union demand democratic reforms?
Poland
How many people were killed when Soviet forces shot down KAL007 in Sept 1983?
How many people were killed when Soviet forces shot down KAL007 in Sept 1983?
269
What was the nickname given to Reagan's Strategic Defence Initiative?
What was the nickname given to Reagan's Strategic Defence Initiative?
Star Wars
What nuclear strategy did SDI aim to replace?
What nuclear strategy did SDI aim to replace?
Mutually Assured Destruction
To which US conflict was Afghanistan compared for the Soviet Union?
To which US conflict was Afghanistan compared for the Soviet Union?
Vietnam
Which treaty did the USSR claim SDI violated?
Which treaty did the USSR claim SDI violated?
1967 Outer Space Treaty
From which city did Soviet negotiators walk out of arms talks in Dec 1983?
From which city did Soviet negotiators walk out of arms talks in Dec 1983?
Geneva