The Persian Gulf War of 1990-1991 - Test
  • 1. What was the primary cause of the Persian Gulf War?
A) Soviet intervention in the region
B) Iran's nuclear program
C) Iraq's invasion of Kuwait
D) The rise of ISIS
  • 2. What operation was launched to liberate Kuwait?
A) Operation Desert Shield
B) Operation Desert Storm
C) Operation Enduring Freedom
D) Operation Iraqi Freedom
  • 3. Which country led the military forces during the Gulf War?
A) Saudi Arabia
B) United Kingdom
C) France
D) United States
  • 4. What was the outcome of the Gulf War?
A) Kuwait was liberated
B) Iraq annexed Kuwait
C) No significant territorial changes
D) Iran gained control of Iraq
  • 5. Which international body authorized the use of force against Iraq?
A) World Trade Organization
B) European Union
C) United Nations Security Council
D) Arab League
  • 6. How long did the ground offensive last?
A) 72 hours
B) Two weeks
C) 30 days
D) 100 hours
  • 7. What was the impact of the Gulf War on U.S.-Middle East relations?
A) Reduced U.S. involvement
B) Strengthened U.S. presence in the region
C) Created peace treaties
D) Increased hostility towards the U.S.
  • 8. Which key leader of Iraq was in power during the war?
A) Ayatollah Khomeini
B) Muammar Gaddafi
C) Saddam Hussein
D) Osama bin Laden
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