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Q1. What was the primary ideological difference that sparked the Cold War?

πŸ”Ή A. Capitalism
πŸ”Ή B. Communism
πŸ”Ή C. Socialism
πŸ”Ή D. Imperialism

πŸ’‘ Difficulty: easy | βœ… Correct: B

Q2. How did propaganda continue to fuel Cold War antagonism even during periods of dΓ©tente?

πŸ”Ή A. By exaggerating enemy threats
πŸ”Ή B. By promoting economic trade
πŸ”Ή C. By encouraging cultural exchanges
πŸ”Ή D. By supporting disarmament

πŸ’‘ Difficulty: medium | βœ… Correct: A

Q3. Assess how NATO’s eastward expansion during the 1980s intensified Soviet security anxieties, referencing specific strategic doctrines.

πŸ”Ή A. It reduced Soviet influence
πŸ”Ή B. It forced doctrinal revision
πŸ”Ή C. It eliminated Soviet nuclear capability
πŸ”Ή D. It had no impact

πŸ’‘ Difficulty: hard | βœ… Correct: B

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