What Do You Know About the Gulf War?

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?
Kuwait
Qatar
Iran
Saudi Arabia
 
2 of 15
Which organization authorized the coalition's military response to Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait?
United Nations
NATO
Organization of Islamic Cooperation
Arab League
 
3 of 15
Who was the President of Iraq during the Gulf War?
Jalal Talabani
Saddam Hussein
Nuri al-Said
Ahmed Hassan al-Bakr
 
4 of 15
Which U.S. General was the commander of coalition forces?
Colin Powell
Tommy Franks
Norman Schwarzkopf
Wesley Clark
 
5 of 15
How long did the ground offensive of the Gulf War last?
30 days
4 days
12 days
7 weeks
 
6 of 15
What type of missiles did Iraq use extensively against coalition forces and Israel?
SCUD Missiles
Tomahawk Missiles
Patriot Missiles
Exocet Missiles
 
7 of 15
How did coalition forces successfully disable Iraq’s air defense network early in the war?
Cyberattacks on Iraq’s military servers
Precision bombing of communication centers
High-altitude carpet bombing
Naval bombardment from the Persian Gulf
 
8 of 15
Which country contributed the second-largest number of troops to the coalition?
Egypt
Israel
France
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
Australia
Japan
Saudi Arabia
 
10 of 15
What was the name of the Iraqi military unit responsible for much of the resistance in Kuwait?
Fedayeen Saddam
The Golden Division
The Al-Quds Brigade
The Republican Guard
 
11 of 15
The Gulf War marked the first widespread use of which military technology?
Stealth bombers
Satellite communication
Drones
Precision-guided munitions
 
12 of 15
What were Iraq’s key motivations for invading Kuwait?
Religious conflict
Territorial disputes and oil wealth
Historical grievances with Britain
Kurdish insurrections
 
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
Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense
Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD)
Iron Dome
 
14 of 15
Which Gulf War ally experienced direct missile attacks from Iraq but refrained from retaliating?
Saud Arabia
Israel
Jordan
Iran
 
15 of 15
What was the name of the U.S.-led military operation to eject Iraqi forces from Kuwait?
Operation Desert Fox
Operation Vigilant Shield
Operation Southern Watch
Operation Desert Saber
 
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