How many questions are in this quiz?

This quiz has 109 questions covering Cold War arms control treaties and related concepts.

What format are the questions in?

Each question is multiple-choice with 4 options, and there is no timer.

Is the difficulty suitable for beginners?

Yes. The difficulty is Mixed, combining straightforward treaty facts with more analytical comparison questions.

Can I choose how many questions to answer?

Yes. You can select your preferred question count before starting to fit a quick practice or a longer session.

What topics do the 109 questions cover?

They cover major Cold War agreements, key dates and acronyms, verification measures, and what specific weapons or systems were limited.

Cold War Arms Control Treaties Quiz

About this quiz

What you’ll learn in this treaty-focused quiz

From SALT and START to the ABM Treaty and INF, these questions help you connect treaty names to their goals, limits, and historical setting. You’ll practice recognizing which systems were restricted, how verification worked, and why certain agreements succeeded or collapsed.

Each question gives 4 options and there’s no timer, so you can think through the wording like a real document summary rather than rushing.

Difficulty and question-count options

Difficulty is balanced as Mixed: you’ll see approachable recall items (dates, acronyms, signatories) alongside tougher prompts that compare provisions or identify what a treaty did not cover. Before you begin, choose your preferred question count and difficulty to tailor the session to a quick review or a deeper study run.

Common pitfalls to avoid

- Mixing up SALT I vs SALT II and what was actually ratified - Confusing ABM limits with offensive missile limits - Assuming every agreement reduced warheads rather than capping launchers or testing - Overlooking verification tools (NTM, on-site inspections) and when they appeared - Missing the difference between bilateral treaties and broader nonproliferation frameworks n ## Tips to score higher

Read each option carefully—many distractors are real treaty terms applied to the wrong agreement. If two choices look similar, anchor your decision on scope (strategic vs intermediate-range), verification, and whether the treaty limited numbers, locations, or types of systems.