Here is a list of countries. Write against each of these the bloc they belonged to during the Cold War.

a) Poland

b) France

c) Japan

d) Nigeria

e) North Korea

f) Sri Lanka

Which among the following statements does not reflect the objectives of NAM

a) Enabling newly decolonised countries to pursue independent policies

b) No to joining any military alliances

c) Following a policy of ‘neutrality’ on global issues

d) Focus on elimination of global economic inequalities

Mark correct or wrong against each of the following statements that describe the features of the military alliances formed by the superpowers.

a) Member countries of the alliance are to provide bases in their respective lands for the superpowers.

b) Member countries to support the superpower both in terms of ideology and military strategy.

c) When a nation attacks any member country, it is considered as an attack on all the member countries.

d) Superpowers assist all the member countries to develop their own nuclear weapons.

The Cold War produced an arms race as well as arms control. What were the reasons for both these developments?

Why did the superpowers have military alliances with smaller countries? Give three reasons.