The Cold War: Key Events, Characteristics, and Significance
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A medium difficulty History worksheet on cold war for grade 7 students. Includes questions on Understanding the Cold War, Major Events of the Cold War, Historical Documents and Primary Sources.
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The Cold War: Key Events, Characteristics, and Significance
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The Cold War: Key Events, Characteristics, and Significance
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Instructions: Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Some questions require short answers, while others ask for detailed explanations or matching. Use the space provided for your responses. For timeline and matching questions, follow the specific instructions given.
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Understanding the Cold War
Answer the following questions about the basic facts and characteristics of the Cold War.
1.
What does the term 'Cold War' refer to?
[2 marks]2.
Which two countries were the main superpowers during the Cold War?
[1 mark]AUnited States and Soviet Union
BGermany and Japan
CFrance and Britain
DChina and India
3.
Describe two ways the Cold War was fought without direct military conflict.
[3 marks]B
Major Events of the Cold War
Answer the following questions about significant events during this period.
1.
Arrange these events in chronological order: 1. Berlin Wall constructed, 2. Cuban Missile Crisis, 3. Fall of the Berlin Wall, 4. Formation of NATO.
[2 marks]2.
Match each event with the year it occurred:
[4 marks]1. Berlin Wall constructed
2. Cuban Missile Crisis
3. Fall of the Berlin Wall
4. Formation of NATO
A1949
B1989
C1962
D1961
C
Historical Documents and Primary Sources
Analyze the following primary source excerpt and answer the questions below.
1.
Primary Source: 'Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!' - President Ronald Reagan, 1987. What was the significance of this statement during the Cold War?
[3 marks]D
The Significance of the Cold War
Reflect on the importance of the Cold War in shaping the modern world.
1.
Why is the Cold War considered a significant period in world history? Explain your answer.
[4 marks]E
Comparison of Ideologies
Compare the political and economic ideologies of the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War.
1.
Compare the US and USSR ideologies regarding government and economy.
[3 marks]F
Personal Reflection
Reflect on how the Cold War period might have affected ordinary people's lives.
1.
How do you think the Cold War affected the daily lives of people living in the US and USSR? Share your thoughts.
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- 5/7/2025
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- 12/30/2025
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