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Vocabulary & Concepts: The Fall of the Berlin Wall

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
7 questions
~14 mins
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This worksheet explores key vocabulary and concepts related to the fall of the Berlin Wall, helping students understand its significance in the end of the Cold War.

Topics covered:

#Define key terms related to the Cold War and its end
#Fall of Wall
#End of Cold War
#Compare different perspectives on the event
#History
#Standard
#Analyse the causes and effects of the Wall's fall
#Explain the significance of the fall of the Berlin Wall
#Vocabulary & Concepts

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Vocabulary & Concepts: The Fall of the Berlin Wall

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Vocabulary Building

Key Vocabulary:

  • Cold War: A period of political tension between the United States and the Soviet Union from 1947 to 1991, characterized by rivalry, propaganda, and indirect conflict.

  • Berlin Wall: A physical barrier built in 1961 by East Germany to prevent citizens from fleeing to West Berlin; a symbol of Cold War division.

  • Détente: A period of eased tensions between the superpowers during the 1970s.

  • Perestroika: Soviet reform policies introduced by Mikhail Gorbachev in the 1980s aimed at restructuring the economy and government.

  • Glasnost: Policy of increased openness and transparency in government activities introduced by Gorbachev.

  • Reunification: The process of East and West Germany becoming one country after the fall of the Wall.

Source: Adapted from Modern World History Glossary, 2020.

1.
Write a brief definition of the term 'Cold War'.
[2 marks]
2.
Compare the purposes of the Berlin Wall and the policies of Glasnost.
[3 marks]
3.
Explain the significance of the fall of the Berlin Wall in ending the Cold War.
[4 marks]
4.
Outline the main events that led to the fall of the Berlin Wall.
[5 marks]
5.
Analyse the impact of the fall of the Berlin Wall on Europe.
[5 marks]
6.
Write a short paragraph explaining why the Berlin Wall was considered a symbol of the Cold War.
[4 marks]
7.
Compare the political climate in Europe before and after the fall of the Berlin Wall.
[3 marks]

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