Vietnam War Quiz

What is the Domino Theory in the context of the Cold War?

• A) The belief that if one country falls to communism, neighboring countries will also fall

• B) A strategy used in board games

• C) The economic theory related to the fall of stock markets

• D) A theory about the spread of infectious diseases

What was Agent Orange used for during the Vietnam War?

• A) A chemical defoliant used by the US military

• B) A code name for a secret military operation

• C) A medicinal treatment for soldiers

• D) A type of explosive used in combat

Napalm

• A) An explosive jelly gas that made enormous fire-balls

• B) A form of propaganda broadcasted to demoralize enemy troops

• C) A code name for peace negotiations between the US and North Vietnam

• D) A medical ointment for treating burns

Why did the United States get involved in a conflict in Vietnam?

• A) To support decolonization efforts

• B) To prevent the spread of communism as part of the containment policy

• C) To expand its own territories

• D) To promote international trade

Communist leader of North Vietnam

• Mao Zedong
• Fidel Castro
• Ho Chi Minh
• Kim Il-sung

What side did US aide in Vietnam?

• South Vietnam
• East Vietnam
• North Vietnam
• West Vietnam

Who were the Vietcong?

• Capitalist supporters in North Vietnam
• Japanese mercenaries in South Vietnam
• Communist guerrilla fighters during the Vietnam War

• French colonial rulers in Vietnam

Bombing campaign over North Vietnam, supposed to weaken enemy's ability and will to fight

• Operation Rolling Thunder
• Operation Thunderclap
• Operation Lightning Strike
• Operation Thunderstorm

A law requiring people of a certain age to serve in the military

• Mandatory service law
• Forced enlistment regulation
• Obligatory military duty decree
• The Draft/Conscription law

Ho Chi Minh Trail

• A famous hiking trail in the United States
• A waterway used for transportation in Vietnam

• A mountain range in Vietnam

• A network of supply routes used by North Vietnam (Vietcong) during the Vietnam War