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The Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962 was a pivotal moment in the Cold War, as the United States and the Soviet Union came dangerously close to nuclear war. This quiz will test your knowledge of the events leading up to the crisis, the actions taken by both sides, and the aftermath of the crisis. How much do you know about this tense moment in world history? Take the quiz to find out!
Which US president was in office during the US-North Korea missile crisis?
Dwight D. Eisenhower
John F. Kennedy
Richard Nixon
Lyndon B. Johnson
What type of missile was North Korea testing during the crisis?
Intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM)
Surface-to-air missile (SAM)
Cruise missile
Tactical ballistic missile
What was the US response to North Korea's missile test?
Diplomatic negotiations
Economic sanctions
Military invasion
Nuclear strike
What was the name of the US spy ship that was captured by North Korea during the crisis?
USS Liberty
USS Pueblo
USS Indianapolis
USS Arizona
How many crew members were aboard the USS Pueblo when it was captured by North Korea?
50
82
103
156
Who was the North Korean leader during the crisis?
Kim Il-sung
Kim Jong-il
Kim Jong-un
None of the above
None of the above
What was the outcome of the crisis?
North Korea withdrew from testing missiles
The US imposed economic sanctions on North Korea
Diplomatic relations between the US and North Korea were severed
What was the purpose of North Korea's missile testing?
To develop nuclear weapons
To test their military capabilities
To intimidate the US
All of the above
What was the response of the international community to the crisis?
Support for North Korea's missile testing
Condemnation of North Korea's actions
Calls for diplomatic negotiations
None of the above
What was the main concern of the US during the crisis?
The safety of US troops in South Korea
The spread of communism
The threat of a nuclear attack on the US
None of the above
What was the significance of the US-North Korea missile crisis?
It led to the outbreak of war between the two countries
It highlighted the nuclear threat posed by North Korea
It resulted in the collapse of North Korea's government
None of the above
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