The Cold War: A World Divided
This worksheet introduces sixth-grade students to the key concepts, events, and figures of the Cold War era.
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The Cold War: A World Divided
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The Cold War was a period of political and military tension after World War II between two major global powers: the United States and the Soviet Union. It was called 'cold' because there was no direct large-scale fighting, but both sides competed for influence around the world.
1. The Cold War was mainly a conflict between which two superpowers?
Great Britain and Germany
United States and Soviet Union
China and Japan
France and Italy
2. Why was this conflict called the 'Cold War'?
It took place in cold climates.
There was no direct large-scale fighting.
It happened during winter months.
The weapons used were cold.
3. The United States believed in , where people have economic freedom.
4. The Soviet Union believed in , where the government controls the economy.
5. The imaginary line that divided Eastern and Western Europe during the Cold War was called the .
6. The Berlin Wall was built to keep people from leaving West Berlin.
True
False
7. What was the 'Space Race' during the Cold War?
Below is a map showing the world during the Cold War. The blue areas represent countries allied with the United States, and the red areas represent countries allied with the Soviet Union.
8. Based on the map, which continent had many countries allied with the Soviet Union?