Question

question 22 of 24
which of the following describes an important impact of the emergence of the united states and soviet union as the worlds superpowers following world war ii?
a. india and pakistan were partitioned.
b. nuclear weapons proliferated worldwide.
c. palestine was divided to create a jewish homeland.
d. an islamic revolution occurred in iran.

Explanation:

The emergence of the US and Soviet - Union as superpowers led to an arms - race, including the proliferation of nuclear weapons as both countries and other nations sought to gain or maintain strategic parity. The partition of India and Pakistan was due to colonial - era tensions and British withdrawal. The division of Palestine was a result of post - World War I and pre - World War II Zionist movements and British policies. The Islamic revolution in Iran was due to internal dissatisfaction with the Shah's regime and Western influence.

Answer:

B. Nuclear weapons proliferated worldwide.