With 15 thoughtfully crafted questions, this quiz is designed for history enthusiasts who want to delve deeper into the details of Operation Desert Storm and its global impact.
Test your knowledge of one of the most pivotal conflicts of the late 20th century. This quiz will challenge your understanding of the events, strategies, and key players in the Gulf War, from Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait to the coalition’s military response. With 15 thoughtfully crafted questions, this quiz is designed for history enthusiasts who want to delve deeper into the details of Operation Desert Storm and its global impact. Ready to see how much you know? Let’s begin!
1 of 15
Which country did Iraq invade in August 1990, triggering the Gulf War?
Iran
Saudi Arabia
Kuwait
Qatar
2 of 15
Which organization authorized the coalition's military response to Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait?
Organization of Islamic Cooperation
NATO
United Nations
Arab League
3 of 15
Who was the President of Iraq during the Gulf War?
Saddam Hussein
Nuri al-Said
Jalal Talabani
Ahmed Hassan al-Bakr
4 of 15
Which U.S. General was the commander of coalition forces?
Tommy Franks
Colin Powell
Norman Schwarzkopf
Wesley Clark
5 of 15
How long did the ground offensive of the Gulf War last?
4 days
12 days
30 days
7 weeks
6 of 15
What type of missiles did Iraq use extensively against coalition forces and Israel?
Tomahawk Missiles
Patriot Missiles
SCUD Missiles
Exocet Missiles
7 of 15
How did coalition forces successfully disable Iraq’s air defense network early in the war?
Naval bombardment from the Persian Gulf
Precision bombing of communication centers
High-altitude carpet bombing
Cyberattacks on Iraq’s military servers
8 of 15
Which country contributed the second-largest number of troops to the coalition?
France
Israel
Egypt
United Kingdom
9 of 15
The Gulf War coalition was composed of several nations. Which of the following countries was NOT part of the coalition?
Canada
Japan
Australia
Saudi Arabia
10 of 15
What was the name of the Iraqi military unit responsible for much of the resistance in Kuwait?
The Republican Guard
Fedayeen Saddam
The Golden Division
The Al-Quds Brigade
11 of 15
The Gulf War marked the first widespread use of which military technology?
Satellite communication
Stealth bombers
Drones
Precision-guided munitions
12 of 15
What were Iraq’s key motivations for invading Kuwait?
Historical grievances with Britain
Territorial disputes and oil wealth
Kurdish insurrections
Religious conflict
13 of 15
What was the name of the high-tech missile defense system that intercepted SCUD missiles during the Gulf War?
Patriot Missile System
Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD)
Iron Dome
Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense
14 of 15
Which Gulf War ally experienced direct missile attacks from Iraq but refrained from retaliating?
Israel was asked strongly by the USA not to retaliate but to leave it to the coalition
Iran
Jordan
Israel
Saud Arabia
15 of 15
What was the name of the U.S.-led military operation to eject Iraqi forces from Kuwait?
Operation Vigilant Shield
Operation Desert Fox
Operation Southern Watch
Operation Desert Saber
Gulf War Rookie
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