Question : The term "Cold War" primarily refers to:
Option 1: A military conflict between the US and the Soviet Union
Option 2: An economic rivalry between the US and China
Option 3: A period of geopolitical tension between the US and the Soviet Union
Option 4: A series of direct confrontations between NATO and the Warsaw Pact
Correct Answer: A period of geopolitical tension between the US and the Soviet Union
Solution : The term "Cold War" primarily refers to a period of geopolitical tension between the United States and the Soviet Union, characterized by ideological rivalry, military buildups, and proxy wars, but without direct military conflict between the two superpowers.