Persian Gulf War starts after Iraq invades Kuwait
- 1. The Persian Gulf War, also known as the First Gulf War, began on August 2, 1990, when Iraq, under the leadership of President Saddam Hussein, launched a rapid military invasion of its neighbor, Kuwait. This aggressive action was motivated by a combination of factors, including Iraq's longstanding territorial claims on Kuwait, financial difficulties stemming from the Iran-Iraq War, and a desire to control Kuwait's vast oil reserves. The invasion was met with widespread international condemnation, leading the United Nations to impose economic sanctions on Iraq and call for its immediate withdrawal from Kuwait. As diplomatic efforts to resolve the crisis failed, a coalition of 34 nations, led by the United States, rallied to defend Kuwait and restore its sovereignty. This coalition included both Western and Arab countries, showcasing a rare moment of unified international response to an act of aggression. The war escalated into a large-scale military operation, known as Operation Desert Shield, focused on deploying troops and resources to the Gulf region, ultimately culminating in Operation Desert Storm, which commenced in January 1991 and resulted in a swift and decisive victory for coalition forces, liberating Kuwait in February 1991.
Which country invaded Kuwait to start the Persian Gulf War?
A) Iraq
B) Iran
C) Jordan
D) Saudi Arabia
- 2. Which country led a coalition to oppose Iraq's invasion of Kuwait?
A) United States
B) France
C) China
D) Russia
- 3. Who was the President of the United States during the Persian Gulf War?
A) George H. W. Bush
B) Ronald Reagan
C) Bill Clinton
D) George W. Bush
- 4. Which United Nations Security Council resolution demanded Iraq's withdrawal from Kuwait?
A) Resolution 660
B) Resolution 999
C) Resolution 333
D) Resolution 777
- 5. Which city in Saudi Arabia served as the main logistics hub during the Persian Gulf War?
A) Riyadh
B) Dhahran
C) Jeddah
D) Mecca
- 6. Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during the Persian Gulf War?
A) Margaret Thatcher
B) Tony Blair
C) David Cameron
D) John Major
- 7. Which Iraqi leader was in power during the invasion of Kuwait?
A) Saddam Hussein
B) Ayatollah Khomeini
C) Muammar Gaddafi
D) Bashar al-Assad
- 8. Which Arab country supported Iraq during the Persian Gulf War?
A) Jordan
B) Kuwait
C) United Arab Emirates
D) Saudi Arabia
- 9. Which country directly borders both Iraq and Kuwait?
A) UAE
B) Saudi Arabia
C) Oman
D) Qatar
- 10. What event marked the end of major combat operations in the Persian Gulf War?
A) Capture of Baghdad
B) Destruction of Kuwait City
C) Ceasefire agreement
D) Surrender of Saddam Hussein
- 11. Who was the Secretary-General of the United Nations during the Gulf War?
A) António Guterres
B) Ban Ki-moon
C) Javier Pérez de Cuéllar
D) Kofi Annan
- 12. Which organization authorized military action against Iraq during the Persian Gulf War?
A) United Nations
B) NATO
C) OPEC
D) Arab League
- 13. What was the codename for the United States-led military operation to liberate Kuwait?
A) Operation Iraqi Freedom
B) Operation Desert Storm
C) Operation Enduring Freedom
D) Operation Desert Shield
- 14. Which city in Kuwait served as the capital during the Persian Gulf War?
A) Baghdad
B) Basra
C) Kuwait City
D) Doha
- 15. What year did the Persian Gulf War officially end?
A) 1993
B) 1991
C) 1990
D) 1992
- 16. Which country took part in the Persian Gulf War due to concerns over Iraq's potential threat to its own oil reserves?
A) Oman
B) Yemen
C) Bahrain
D) Kuwait
- 17. What was the military doctrine by which U.S. forces relied heavily on air strikes during the war?
A) Guerrilla Warfare
B) Total War
C) Blitzkrieg
D) AirLand Battle
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