Persian Gulf War Quiz

What is another name for the Persian Gulf War?

• The Desert Storm

• The Middle East Conflict

• The Gulf War

• The Arab War

When did Iraq invade Kuwait, marking the beginning of the Gulf War?

• July 25, 1990

• August 2, 1990

• September 1, 1990

• October 2, 1990

On what date did the Gulf War end?

• December 31, 1990

• January 15, 1991

• February 27, 1991

• March 3, 1991

Who was the leader of Iraq during the Gulf War?

• Saddam Hussein

• Ayatollah Khomeini

• Osama Bin Laden

• Bashar al-Assad

What was a significant consequence for Iraq after its war with Iran?

• Economic prosperity

• More than half a million soldiers dead

• Increased territory

• Alliance with Kuwait

Why did Iraq have to borrow money from Kuwait?

• To pay for reconstruction

• To fund educational reforms

• To pay for their war against Iran

• To invest in oil refineries

What made Kuwait a wealthy country?

• Advanced technology

• Large population

• More oil than most other countries

• Extensive agricultural land

What economic event triggered Kuwait's financial troubles prior to the Gulf War?

• Oil price crash

• Stock market collapse

• Real estate bubble burst

• Foreign investment withdrawal

What was Kuwait's demand from Iraq regarding their financial dealings?

• Immediate cessation of trade

• Payment of all borrowed money

• Increase in oil exports

• Reduction of diplomatic ties

Why was Iraq unable to repay its debts to Kuwait?

• Lack of natural resources

• Political instability

• Economic sanctions

• No position to pay it back