I was a period of tension without direct conflict, and I involved two superpowers. What am I?
Category: History · Difficulty: easy
Hint: Nuclear arms race was a significant part of my time.
Answer
The Cold War
Explanation
The Cold War was characterized by political tension and military rivalry between the USA and the USSR.
This is an easy history riddle — a good one for children and beginners. The answer is The Cold War.
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