Practice Case Study 1: The Cuban Missile Crisis (1962) - 4.5.1 | Unit 4: Power, Sovereignty, and International Relations | IB Board Grade 12 – Individuals and Societies
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4.5.1 - Case Study 1: The Cuban Missile Crisis (1962)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What was located in Cuba that caused a crisis?

💡 Hint: Consider what type of weapons were involved in the crisis.

Question 2

Easy

What action did the USA take in response to the missiles?

💡 Hint: Recall the military approach used by the USA.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What was the cause of the Cuban Missile Crisis?

  • A) A trade dispute
  • B) Presence of Soviet missiles in Cuba
  • C) Economic sanctions

💡 Hint: Focus on the military aspect that prompted the crisis.

Question 2

True or False: The Cuban Missile Crisis was resolved without military conflict.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Reflect on the outcome of the crisis.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

How might the Cuban Missile Crisis have played out differently if one side had opted for a military solution rather than diplomacy?

💡 Hint: Consider the potential risks of military confrontation.

Question 2

Critically evaluate the effectiveness of the diplomatic strategies used in the Cuban Missile Crisis. What lessons can present leaders learn?

💡 Hint: Reflect on how today’s leaders can use these lessons in their diplomatic efforts.

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