US History: The Gulf War Quiz

When did the Gulf War begin?

• June 15, 1990

• August 2, 1990

• July 4, 1990

• September 1, 1990

Which country did Iraq invade to start the Gulf War?

• Iran

• Qatar

• Saudi Arabia

• Kuwait

Who was the leader of Iraq during the Gulf War?

• Colin Powell

• Norman Schwarzkopf

• George H. W. Bush

• Saddam Hussein

What was the main reason Iraq invaded Kuwait?

• Political alliance

• To gain oil wealth

• To expand territory

• Religious conflict

What was the codename for the military operation to liberate Kuwait?

• Operation Desert Storm

• Operation Freedom

• Operation Desert Shield

• Operation Iraqi Freedom

When was a ceasefire declared to end the Gulf War?

• April 10, 1991

• January 15, 1991

• March 3, 1991

• February 28, 1991

How did the Iraqi army respond during the air war phase of the conflict?

• They attacked with nuclear weapons

• They blew up Kuwaiti oil wells

• They surrendered immediately

• They retreated to Baghdad

Who was the U.S. President during the Gulf War?

• George H. W. Bush

• Bill Clinton

• Ronald Reagan

• George W. Bush

What was the outcome for Kuwait at the end of the Gulf War?

• Kuwait was abandoned

• Kuwait surrendered to Iraq

• Kuwait became part of Iraq

• Kuwait was liberated

What significant environmental impact did the war have?

• Severe drought

• Large scale flooding

• Massive deforestation

• Fires in oil wells