World History and Civilizations
Which term refers to the prolonged period of political and military tension between the United States and the Soviet Union following World War II?
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium World History and Civilizations question asks: Which term refers to the prolonged period of political and military tension between the United States and the Soviet Union following World War II? The correct choice is A. Cold War. Read the options below, commit to one, then use the explanation to see why that choice holds and why the others do not.
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- A. Cold War ✓
- B. Indus Valley Civilization
Why not B: “Indus Valley Civilization” does not fit this question. The answer is Cold War.
- C. Colosseum
Why not C: “Colosseum” does not fit this question. The answer is Cold War.
- D. Code of Hammurabi
Why not D: “Code of Hammurabi” does not fit this question. The answer is Cold War.
Correct answer
A. Cold War
Explanation
Cold War is the term that matches “Which term refers to the prolonged period of political and military tension between the United States and the Soviet Union following World War II” (option A). Option B (Indus Valley Civilization) does not fit this question. Option C (Colosseum) does not fit this question. Option D (Code of Hammurabi) does not fit this question. For this World History and Civilizations question, the accepted answer is Cold War.
Source: General Knowledge Official Reference Guide
Tags: FPSC, PPSC, General Knowledge, NTS, World History and Civilizations
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