What year did the United States and Russia first establish diplomatic relations?
a) 1776
b) 1867
c) 1991
d) 1945
Which event marked the peak of the Cold War between the USA and Russia (formerly the Soviet Union)?
a) Cuban Missile Crisis
b) The Berlin Wall construction
c) Vietnam War
d) Soviet-Afghan War
Which of the following was a significant outcome of the 1991 dissolution of the Soviet Union?
a) Creation of NATO
b) Emergence of the Russian Federation
c) Division of China into several regions
d) Expansion of the EU into Russia
In which year did Russia annex Crimea, significantly straining USA-Russia relations?
a) 2012
b) 2014
c) 2016
d) 2020
Which treaty aimed to reduce nuclear arms between the USA and Russia?
a) SALT I
b) START
c) INF
d) New START
Which of the following conflicts worsened US-Russia relations in the 21st century?
a) Iraq War
b) War in Afghanistan
c) Syrian Civil War
d) Iran-Iraq War
The 2016 US presidential election was marred by accusations of interference from which country?
a) China
b) Russia
c) North Korea
d) Iran
Which international organization did the USA and Russia both leave under different administrations?
a) World Health Organization
b) United Nations
c) Paris Climate Agreement
d) NATO
Who was the Russian president during the annexation of Crimea in 2014?
a) Dmitry Medvedev
b) Boris Yeltsin
c) Vladimir Putin
d) Mikhail Gorbachev
Which of the following economic measures was imposed by the USA on Russia following the annexation of Crimea?
a) Increased trade tariffs
b) Financial sanctions
c) Military embargo
d) Travel bans
What is the primary focus of the USA’s NATO membership in relation to Russia?
a) Economic cooperation
b) Military defense and deterrence
c) Cultural exchange
d) Humanitarian aid
Which war did the USA and Russia support opposing sides during the 1970s, increasing tensions between the two nations?
a) The Korean War
b) The Vietnam War
c) The Gulf War
d) The Bosnian War
Which action by Russia led to widespread US condemnation and sanctions in 2008?
a) Russian intervention in Georgia
b) The annexation of Crimea
c) Involvement in the Syrian Civil War
d) Election interference
Which of the following issues has been a constant point of disagreement between the US and Russia in recent years?
a) Global warming
b) Nuclear disarmament
c) Democracy and human rights
d) International trade regulations
What is the main strategic interest for the USA in its relationship with Russia?
a) Energy cooperation
b) Geopolitical influence
c) Military technology sharing
d) Agricultural trade
Which treaty did Russia suspend in 2019, leading to increased tensions with the USA?
a) START Treaty
b) INF Treaty
c) Helsinki Accords
d) Paris Agreement
Which conflict escalated USA-Russia tensions in the 2010s, with Russia supporting the Assad regime?
a) Libyan Civil War
b) Syrian Civil War
c) Yemeni Civil War
d) War in Afghanistan
What is the main focus of the US government’s policy toward Russia in the 21st century?
a) Promote economic partnership
b) Counter Russian military aggression
c) Foster cultural exchanges
d) Encourage Russia’s transition to democracy
Which of the following sanctions has the USA imposed on Russia due to its involvement in Ukraine?
a) Restricting technology exports
b) Trade embargo on oil
c) Banning the sale of weapons
d) Freezing assets of Russian officials
The “Reset” in US-Russia relations, aimed at improving ties, occurred under which US president?
a) George W. Bush
b) Bill Clinton
c) Barack Obama
d) Donald Trump
Which major energy pipeline project has been a point of contention between the USA and Russia?
a) Nord Stream 2
b) South Stream
c) Yamal-Europe
d) Blue Stream
What was the main consequence of the USA’s sanctions on Russia following its annexation of Crimea?
a) Economic isolation from Western markets
b) Increased military spending
c) Decrease in Russia’s agricultural exports
d) Improvement in Russia’s global relations
Which of the following factors played a significant role in the Cold War tensions between the USA and the Soviet Union?
a) Disagreements over the spread of democracy
b) Ideological conflict between capitalism and communism
c) Economic competition in the European Union
d) Trade disputes in the Asia-Pacific region
What was one of the major concerns of the USA regarding Russia’s involvement in the Syrian Civil War?
a) Supporting terrorist groups
b) Chemical weapons use by Syrian government
c) Expanding military bases in Europe
d) Disrupting oil trade routes
What is one of the major diplomatic efforts the USA and Russia engage in today?
a) Nuclear arms reduction
b) Joint military exercises
c) Trade agreements
d) Space exploration collaborations
Which of the following has Russia been accused of doing that has harmed relations with the USA and European countries?
a) Supporting terrorism
b) Interfering in foreign elections
c) Expanding its economy through trade wars
d) Providing humanitarian aid to war-torn countries
Which of the following is a major area of disagreement between the USA and Russia in global diplomacy?
a) Control of the Arctic
b) Management of international trade
c) Climate change agreements
d) Human rights and democracy promotion
What was one of the significant outcomes of the 1987 INF Treaty between the USA and the Soviet Union?
a) Elimination of nuclear weapons in Europe
b) Establishment of a European missile defense system
c) Increased trade relations between the USA and USSR
d) Formation of the European Union
What event marked the beginning of the “New Cold War” between the USA and Russia?
a) Russian annexation of Crimea
b) Russian interference in the US election
c) Russian support for Syria’s Assad regime
d) The collapse of the Soviet Union
Which organization did the USA accuse Russia of using to advance its military interests in Ukraine?
a) NATO
b) United Nations
c) Eurasian Economic Union
d) Collective Security Treaty Organization
What was the response of the USA to Russia’s intervention in the 2020 US Presidential election?
a) A diplomatic boycott
b) Increased sanctions
c) Military retaliation
d) Diplomatic negotiations
Which area has Russia been accused of aggressively expanding its military presence, worsening tensions with the USA?
a) Baltic Sea
b) Central Asia
c) Eastern Europe
d) Pacific Islands
Which USA policy continues to have a significant impact on its relations with Russia regarding Iran?
a) The Iran nuclear deal
b) Sanctions on Iran
c) Support for Iranian opposition
d) Military cooperation with Iran
What was the main reason behind the USA’s decision to withdraw from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty in 2019?
a) Russia’s violation of the treaty
b) The need for more nuclear weapons
c) Lack of support from NATO allies
d) Russia’s military expansion in Syria
