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:

During the Cold War, the two superpowers were the United States (representing capitalist bloc) and the Soviet Union (representing socialist bloc). East Germany, Italy, and Japan were not superpowers opposing the US in the Cold War context.

Answer:

the Soviet Union (the option: the Soviet Union)