Question

The Cold War was a time best characterized by which word?

warfare?
understanding?
tension?
cooperation?

Answer 1

The Cold War was a time when, while no war had begun, war was anticipated.  As a result, the best term to describe the Cold War is tension.

Answer 2

The Cold War was a time best characterized by tension. Option C is correct.

The Cold War marked a timeperiod of geopolitical tension between the Soviet Union with its satellite states (the Eastern Bloc), and the United States with its allies (the Western Bloc) following World War II.

Tension is defined by the dictionary as a feeling of fear or anger between two groups of people who do not trust each other.