Cold War test

Question 1

pm who brought Canada into NATO

Answer 1

Louis St. Laurent

Question 2

who withdrew missiles from Cuba during an intense crisis

Answer 2

Nikita Khrushchev

Question 3

who surrounded Cuba with a full blockade by air and sea

Answer 3

John F. Kennedy

Question 4

who introduced reforms in perestroika and glasnost

Answer 4

Mikhail Gorbachev

Question 5

who signed a free trade agreement with the US

Answer 5

Brian Mulroney

Question 6

who warned the UN of the need for reinforcements in Rwanda

Answer 6

Roméo Dallaire

Question 7

who “proved” that their was a soviet spy ring in Canada

Answer 7

Igor Gouzenko

Question 8

who was the Quebec premier who wanted Quebeckers to vote for sovereignty-association in the 1980 referendum

Answer 8

René Lévesque

Question 9

who won the nobel peace prize for his efforts in the Suez crisis

Answer 9

Lester B. Pearson

Question 10

who sought to establish Canada as a “middle power” and wanted “just a society”

Answer 10

Pierre trudeau

Question 11

CIDA

Answer 11

Canadian International Development Agency. It was a federal agency created to manage Canada’s foreign aid programs and international development assistance

Question 12

NATO

Answer 12

North Atlantic Treaty Organization. It is a military alliance established by 12 countries to prevent soviet expansion

Question 13

NORAD

Answer 13

North American Aerospace Defense Command. It’s a joint military organization between the United States and Canada, established to provide defense for North America from the soviets

Question 14

what modernized French Canadian society

Answer 14

Quiet Revolution

Question 15

why was NATO formed

Answer 15

To protect member countries from foreign aggression

Question 16

why was FIRA established

Answer 16

To address concerns about international control of the Canadian economy

Question 17

when Trudeau said that “living next to the US was like sleeping with an elephant” he meant

Answer 17

Canada couldn’t create policies without considering the Americans

Question 18

over what issue did Lester Pearson and John diefenbaker strongly disagree during the Cold War

Answer 18

nuclear weapons

Question 19

what was canadas official policy towards the Vietnam war

Answer 19

Canada would not send combat troops to the conflict

Question 20

le monde de Montreal 1960
mattres chez nous (masters of our own house)
what event is associated with this headline

Answer 20

Quiet Revolution

Question 21

what province didn’t agree to the Canadian constitution act of 1982

Answer 21

Quebec

Question 22

which of the following is correct:
pierre Trudeau-created Bill 101
James cross- kidnapped by the FLQ
jean chrétien- leader of the parti quebecois
rene levesque-implemented the war measures act

Answer 22

James Cross was kidnapped by the FLQ

Question 23

how did canadas involvement in NORAD affect its autonomy

Answer 23

Canada was able to change its constitution without Britain’s approval

Question 24

“a terrible wrong is being perpetuated by Saddam hussein the world community has a moral obligation to step in and stop it canada shares this obligation” what issue is the PM referring to

Answer 24

Iraq invading a neighbouring country

Question 25

what common issue confronted Canadians during their involvement in Bosnia and rwanda in the 1990s

Answer 25

The practice of ethnic cleansing (genocide)

Question 26

Ottawa gazette 1995 referendum results: 50.4% yes 49.6% no what issue does this headline refer to

Answer 26

Quebec’s pursuit of sovereignty

Question 27

the massive fear of communism in the west was known as the

Answer 27

Red scare

Question 28

in 1992 the UN launched "operation restore hope" the Canadian airborne regiment was disgraced after it was found guilty of torturing and beating to death a teenager in which East African nation

Answer 28

Somalia

Question 29

this two word phrase refers to the recognition of the unique nature of Quebec within canada it often has the sense that Quebec should have special power and privileges to protect its language and culture

Answer 29

Distinct Society

Question 30

what is the process by which regions and countries of the world are becoming economically and culturally connected called

Answer 30

globalization

Question 31

what was a powerful symbol of the Cold War tensions that fell in 1989 called

Answer 31

Berlin Wall

Question 32

WHO

Answer 32

World Health Organization It is a specialized agency of the United Nations tasked with coordinating international public health efforts

Question 33

FIRA

Answer 33

Foreign Investment Review Agency. trudeau government formed this to block any forgein investment that seamed not to be in canadas intrest

Question 34

NAFTA

Answer 34

North American Free Trade Agreement It was an economic agreement signed by Canada, the United States, and Mexico to: Eliminate tariffs and trade barriers Encourage cross-border trade and investment, and Promote economic growth

Question 35

Cold War

Answer 35

A prolonged period of political and military tension between the Western bloc, led by the United States and NATO allies, and the Eastern bloc, led by the Soviet Union and its allies. It wasn’t a direct war but involved proxy wars, nuclear arms race, espionage, and ideological rivalry (capitalism vs. communism).

Question 36

Red Scare/Menace

Answer 36

Western countries, including Canada and the US, feared communist subversion and espionage. The “Red Scare” led to investigations, blacklists, and paranoia about communist spies.

Question 37

Gouzenko Affair

Answer 37

exposed a Soviet spy ring, increasing fear of communist infiltration.

Question 38

Warsaw Pact

Answer 38

was a response to NATO, it was a collective defence treaty among the Soviet Union and seven Eastern European communist countries. It served as a military and political alliance to counterbalance NATO’s influence. It included countries like East Germany, Poland, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, and Albania (though Albania later distanced itself). The pact was dissolved in 1991 after the fall of communist governments in Eastern Europe.

Question 39

Suez crisis

Answer 39

Egypt’s President Gamal Abdel Nasser nationalized the Suez Canal, previously controlled mainly by British and French interests. Britain, France, and Israel responded with a secret military invasion to regain control and overthrow Nasser. The US, USSR, and UN pressured the invaders to withdraw, marking a decline in British and French colonial influence. Canada’s Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson proposed the creation of the UN Peacekeeping Force to resolve the crisis peacefully, earning him the Nobel Peace Prize.

Question 40

Gulf war

Answer 40

After Iraq, led by Saddam Hussein, invaded Kuwait in 1990, an international coalition led by the US sought to expel Iraqi forces. Canada participated as part of this coalition, contributing naval forces, air support, and medical units. The conflict ended with a decisive coalition victory and the liberation of Kuwait. The war highlighted Canada’s commitment to collective security through multinational efforts.

Question 41

Korean War

Answer 41

North Korea, backed by China and the Soviet Union, invaded South Korea in 1950. The United Nations, led by the US, intervened to defend South Korea. Canada contributed over 26,000 troops, fighting alongside other UN forces. The war ended in an armistice (not a peace treaty), with Korea remaining divided at the 38th parallel. It was one of the first major conflicts of the Cold War, emphasizing the policy of containment against communism.

Question 42

avro arrow project

Answer 42

The Avro Arrow was a Canadian-designed supersonic interceptor jet developed in the 1950s by Avro Canada. It was meant to defend North American airspace against Soviet bombers. The project was ambitious and technologically advanced but extremely costly. In 1959, the Diefenbaker government abruptly cancelled it, citing costs, changing defense needs, and pressure from the US. The cancellation shocked the Canadian aerospace industry, leading to a loss of jobs and expertise. It remains a symbol of Canadian innovation and lost potential.

Question 43

Globalization

Answer 43

Globalization refers to the growing interconnectedness of countries through trade, communication, technology, and culture. It has accelerated since the late 20th century with advances in transportation and digital technology. For Canada, globalization means increased trade agreements (like NAFTA/USMCA), multiculturalism, and participation in international organizations. It has benefits like economic growth and cultural exchange but also challenges like job displacement and cultural homogenization.