all on Asia Flashcards
What was the primary ideological conflict during the Cold War in Asia?
The primary ideological conflict was between communism and capitalism.
Which two major powers were primarily involved in the Cold War in Asia?
The United States and the Soviet Union.
True or False: The Korean War lasted from 1950 to 1953.
True.
What was the outcome of the Korean War?
The Korean Peninsula remained divided into North and South Korea.
Fill in the blank: The _____ was established in 1949 as a response to the communist takeover in China.
People’s Republic of China.
What was the significance of the Domino Theory in the context of the Cold War in Asia?
It suggested that the fall of one country to communism would lead to the fall of neighboring countries.
Which Southeast Asian conflict was heavily influenced by Cold War dynamics?
The Vietnam War.
Multiple Choice: Which event marked the beginning of the Vietnam War? A) The Gulf of Tonkin Incident B) The Fall of Saigon C) The Tet Offensive
A) The Gulf of Tonkin Incident.
What year did the Vietnam War officially end?
1975.
True or False: The United States supported the Khmer Rouge during the Cambodian Civil War.
False.
What was the primary goal of the United States’ foreign policy in Asia during the Cold War?
To contain the spread of communism.
Which alliance was formed in 1954 to counter communist influence in Southeast Asia?
The Southeast Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO).
Fill in the blank: The _____ was a major communist uprising in Indonesia in 1965.
G30S/PKI coup attempt.
What was the result of the 1965 coup in Indonesia?
A mass anti-communist purge and the rise of Suharto.
Which country did the United States support during the Sino-Indian War of 1962?
India.
True or False: The Cold War in Asia saw the rise of military dictatorships in several countries.
True.
What was the primary reason for U.S. involvement in the Korean War?
To prevent the spread of communism to South Korea.
Multiple Choice: Which country was divided into two separate states during the Cold War? A) Vietnam B) Korea C) China
B) Korea.
What was the Cultural Revolution?
A sociopolitical movement in China initiated by Mao Zedong to reinforce communism.
Fill in the blank: The _____ War was a conflict that occurred in the late 1970s in Afghanistan, involving Soviet forces.
Soviet-Afghan War.
Which Asian country was a significant battleground for the Cold War due to its strategic location and resources?
Vietnam.
True or False: The U.S. used military advisors in Vietnam before committing combat troops.
True.
What was the main purpose of the U.S. military bases established in Asia during the Cold War?
To project power and contain communism.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following countries was not a part of the U.S. containment strategy? A) Thailand B) Laos C) Japan
B) Laos.
What was the significance of the Tet Offensive in 1968?
It was a major turning point in public opinion against the Vietnam War in the U.S.
Fill in the blank: The _____ was the international response to the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in 1979.
Boycott of the 1980 Moscow Olympics.
True or False: The Cold War ended with the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989.
False. The Cold War ended in the early 1990s.
Which Asian country experienced a significant anti-communist movement known as the Solidarity movement?
Poland (though primarily in Europe, it influenced Asia).
What role did China play during the Cold War?
China was initially aligned with the Soviet Union but later pursued its own path, especially after the Sino-Soviet split.
What was the impact of the Cold War on economic development in Asia?
It led to significant military and economic aid from superpowers to allied nations.
Fill in the blank: The _____ was a U.S. policy aimed at preventing the spread of communism in Asia.
Containment policy.
True or False: The Cold War saw the proliferation of nuclear weapons in Asia.
True.
Which Asian nation became a nuclear power in 1964?
China.
What was the primary cause of the Vietnam War?
The desire to unify Vietnam under a communist government.
