Question

the two superpowers that opposed each other during the cold war were the united states and
east germany
italy
japan
the soviet union

Explanation:

The Cold War was a period of geopolitical tension between the capitalist-led U.S.-aligned bloc and the communist-led bloc headed by the Soviet Union, which were the two dominant superpowers of the era. The other options were either allied with one of the superpowers or not a superpower during this time.

Answer:

the Soviet Union