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Persian Gulf War - 9/11- War on Terror Quiz
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Quiz on Persian Gulf War, 9/11, and the War on Terror
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1
Who was the leader of Al Qaeda
Mullah Muhammad Omar
Saddam Hussein
Osama Bin Laden
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi
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What 2 terrorists groups have decreased over time due to our involvement in the War on Terror?
Al Qaeda and ISIS
The Taliban and Al Qaeda
Boko Haram and ISIS
ISIS and the Taliban
3
Why didn't the plane heading to the White House hit its target?
Because the pilot took control of the plane again
Because it's target was never the White House
Bcuz the passengers took the plane back from the terrorist
Because the terrorist didn't know how to fly the plane
4
After the capture of Saddam Hussein, what did the US do to him?
Gave him to the Iraqi people who killed him
He is still in prison at Guantanamo Bay
Killed him ourselves
Put him back in power in Iraq
5
Why was the last statement biased?
Because most Muslims live in peace
Because we are generalizing a whole group of people
Because that is how certain groups are discriminated against
Because most Muslims condemn the actions of terrorists
6
During Obama's presidency, what major terrorist leader did the US Navy Seals find and kill?
Osama Bin Laden
Abubakar Shekau
Mullah Muhammad Omar
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi
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All Muslims want to destroy and kill Americans?
False
True
8
Which targets were hit during the 9/11 attacks
World Trade Center, Pentagon, and the White House
World Trade Center, Pentagon, and the statue of Liberty
World Trade Center, Pentagon, and open field in PA
World Trade Center, Pentagon, and the Eiffel Tower
9
Al Qaeda used what to destroy American landmarks on 9/11
Nuclear Weapons
Airplanes
Weapons of Mass Destruction
Car Bombs
10
Who won the Persian Gulf War?
Iraq
The United States
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Who was the leader of Iraq during the Persian Gulf War?
Osama Bin Laden
Mullah Muhammad Omar
Saddam Hussein
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi
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Who was the US president during the Persian Gulf War?
George W Bush (Baby Bush)
George HW Bush (Daddy Bush)
Barack Obama
Bill Clinton
13
This peacekeeping organization was created shortly after the end of the Cold War
The United Nations
The Warsaw Pact
NATO
The League of Nations
14
Why did Iraq imperialize Kuwait?
Because Iraq wanted to expand its empire
Because Iraq claimed the oil belonged to them
Because they thought Kuwait had weapons of mass destruction
Bcuz Iraq wanted to assert its strength in the Middle East
15
The terrorist attack on 9/11 was the biggest attack on American soil from a foreign presence?
True
False
16
What was the main reason why the United States get involved in the Persian Gulf War?
Because we wanted to stop the spread of communsism
Bcuz we didn't want Saddam Hussein to take over Kuwait
Because we needed a win after our defeat in the Vietnam War
Because we didn't want Iraq to have a monopoly on oil
17
Which country did the US invade shortly after the 9/11 attacks?
Saudi Arabia
Kuwait
Al Qaeda
Iraq
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As Iraq was leaving Kuwait, what did they do?
The Iraqi citizens captured and killed Saddam Hussein
They started planning an attack on the United States
They left Kuwait peacefully
They burned the majority of the oil reserves in Kuwait
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The US invaded Iraq because we claimed...
Because George Bush wanted revenge for the Persian Gulf War
They were supporting terrorist organizations
They had weapons of mass destruction
They carried out the attacks on 9/11
20
Which terrorist group has strengthened their forces recently and commit most global attacks?
The Taliban
Boko Haram
ISIS
Al Qaeda
21
This terrorist group started plotting the 9/11 attacks after US involvement in the Middle East
Al Qaeda
Hoko Baram
The Taliban
ISIS
22
How has terrorism evolved over time?
More attacks in America, more around the world
Less attacks in America, less around the world
More attacks in America, less around the world
Less attacks in America, more around the world
23
Who was the US president during the 9/11 attacks?
George W Bush (Baby Bush)
Bill Clinton
George HW Bush (Daddy Bush)
Barack Obama
24
Since Saddam Hussein's death, Iraq has been a shining example of democracy
True
False
25
The Persian Gulf War started when this country imperialized another country.
Kuwait
Afghanistan
Soviet Union
Iraq
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Iraq imperialized...
Serbia
Afghanistan
Kuwait
Saudi Arabia
27
The Persian Gulf War ended after...
2 days
2 years
3 months
2 months
28
This department was created to prevent terrorist attacks from happening in the US
Department of Anti-Terrorism
TSA
Department of Homeland Security
Department of Defense
29
Which part of the world does a lot of terrorism thrive in?
Europe
Africa
Middle East
Asia
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Why were so many Muslims upset with our presence in the Middle East?
Because it was the land where the propent Muhammed was born
Because we overstayed on welcome in the Middle East
Because our values and cultures don't align
Because they didn't want Americans on Holy land
31
What is stopping the advancement of Iraq becoming a full democratic country?
Minority groups still being underrepresented
Diminishing US forces in Iraq
Weak leadership in Iraq
Rise of terrorist groups spreading fear and propaganda
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After America's takeover of Iraq, did we find weapons of mass destruction?
No
Yes
