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Q1. When did the Soviet blockade of West Berlin officially begin?

🔹 A. June 24, 1948
🔹 B. July 1, 1948
🔹 C. May 14, 1948
🔹 D. June 30, 1948

💡 Difficulty: easy | ✅ Correct: A

Q2. Why is the Berlin blockade often described as a test of Western resolve?

🔹 A. It challenged military alliances
🔹 B. It forced a diplomatic compromise
🔹 C. It required a massive logistical effort without direct combat
🔹 D. It threatened Soviet economic interests

💡 Difficulty: medium | ✅ Correct: C

Q3. In game‑theoretic terms, the Berlin blockade can be modeled as a Prisoner’s Dilemma. Which outcome best describes the eventual resolution?

🔹 A. Both sides defected, leading to prolonged conflict
🔹 B. Both cooperated, ending the blockade peacefully
🔹 C. One side cooperated while the other defected
🔹 D. Mutual defection with a later renegotiation

💡 Difficulty: hard | ✅ Correct: B

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