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This quiz tests what you know about the Yalta and Potsdam conferences (including who was there, what was decided and when it happened).

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Conferences in Cold War Quiz

Conferences in Cold War Quiz

Question 1 of 18

1

Who was at the Yalta Conference?

Select one or more of the following:

  • Truman

  • Churchill

  • Roosevelt

  • Attlee

  • Stalin

Explanation

Question 2 of 18

1

When was Yalta?

Select one of the following:

  • February 1945

  • July 1945

Explanation

Question 3 of 18

1

The Yalta Conference happened before World War One ended.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 4 of 18

1

What was decided at Yalta?

Select one or more of the following:

  • Germany would pay reparations for the war (but the amount was not decided)

  • The UN was set up

  • Nazi criminals were to be convicted for their crimes

  • Germany was divided into three zones, one for USA, one for USSR and one for Britain

  • Free elections in Eastern Europe

  • Germany and Berlin were divided into four zones each ; each zone in both was occupied by France, Britain, USA and USSR

  • Stalin agreed to enter the Japanese war (for Soviet gain in the Far East)

  • Stalin agreed to enter the war of Afghanistan

  • Poland was to be governed by one of the countries that owned a section of Germany

  • The Big Three each had a Big Mac, and a classic moment was when Stalin spilled his McFlurry on Churchill's lap, causing them both to have a hearty ketchup war, which was ignored by Roosevelt, who wanted to enjoy his Happy Meal toy in peace

Explanation

Question 5 of 18

1

Which country, whilst not attending either conference, was allowed a section of Germany?

Select one of the following:

  • France

  • Poland

  • USSR

Explanation

Question 6 of 18

1

The Potsdam Conference happened before the end of WW2

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 7 of 18

1

The Potsdam Conference happened while the war with the Japanese was still going on

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 8 of 18

1

When was the Potsdam Conference?

Select one of the following:

  • May 1945

  • July 1945

  • July 1946

  • February 1945

  • February 1946

Explanation

Question 9 of 18

1

Who attended the Potsdam Conference

Select one or more of the following:

  • Stalin

  • Churchill

  • Truman

  • Attlee

  • Roosevelt

Explanation

Question 10 of 18

1

Churchill died before the Potsdam Conference, so could not attend

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 11 of 18

1

Roosevelt died before the Potsdam Conference took place, so could not attend

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 12 of 18

1

Churchill was beaten in an election by Attlee, who attended the Potsdam Conference

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 13 of 18

1

What was confirmed at Potsdam?

Select one or more of the following:

  • The division of Germany

  • The treatment of Nazi war criminals

  • That USSR could occupy Poland

  • Free elections for Eastern Europe

Explanation

Question 14 of 18

1

What had happened between Yalta and Potsdam?

Select one or more of the following:

  • Soviet troops had occupied most of Eastern Europe and stayed there

  • The communist government of Poland (which had Stalin's backing) had taken control of part of East Germany

  • The communist government of Poland (which had Stalin's backing) had taken control of East Germany

  • The communist government of Poland (which had Stalin's backing) had taken control of Germany

  • The communist government of Poland (which had Stalin's backing) had taken control of Berlin

Explanation

Question 15 of 18

1

Roosevelt was more friendly with Stalin than Truman and had been prepared to negotiate with him

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 16 of 18

1

Truman was fiercely against communism and wanted to be tough with Stalin

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 17 of 18

1

Roosevelt had been more suspicious of Stalin than Truman was, so tensions thawed between USA and USSR

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 18 of 18

1

Hiroshima and Nagasaki happened between Yalta and Potsdam

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

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