World War II and the Cold War were two major 20th century conflicts. World War II began in 1939 when Nazi Germany invaded Poland and ended in 1945 with the defeat of Germany and the Axis powers. The Cold War began after World War II and lasted until the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991. It was a conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union and their respective allies. The Cold War was fought mainly through proxy wars and economic competition.
What was the name of the peace treaty that ended World War I?
What was the name of the first artificial satellite to orbit the Earth?
Which of the following countries was not a member of the Warsaw Pact?
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