Multiple choice

The 'cold war' means

  1. the war of words

  2. the war without arms

  3. the war in which the arms are not used but the whole atmosphere of war remains the same between the rival countries

  4. the war with sticks
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Explanation

The Cold War (approximately 1947-1991) was characterized by intense rivalry between the United States and Soviet Union without direct military conflict between them. While actual fighting was avoided, the period saw proxy wars, arms race, and constant threat of nuclear war, maintaining an 'atmosphere of war'.

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