History Quiz

Who was the dictator of Iraq during the invasion of Kuwait?

• Saddam Hussein

• George H. W. Bush

• Bill Clinton

• David Koresh

What was the name of the military operation during the Gulf War in 1991?

• Operation Desert Storm

• Operation Iraqi Freedom

• Operation Enduring Freedom

• Operation Rolling Thunder

What symbolic event marked the end of the Cold War?

• Reunification of East and West Berlin

• The Gulf War

• The Waco Cult Fire

• The World Trade Center Bombing

What was the outcome of the Rodney King trial?

• The officers were found not guilty

• The officers were convicted

• Rodney King was convicted

• The trial was dismissed

Who won the U.S. presidential election in 1992?

• Bill Clinton

• George H. W. Bush

• Ross Perot

• Al Gore

Which terrorist group was responsible for the World Trade Center bombing in 1993?

• Al Qaeda

• ISIS

• The Branch Davidians

• Hezbollah

What was the name of the cult involved in the Waco siege?

• The Branch Davidians

• Heaven's Gate

• The People's Temple

• The Manson Family

What was the main promise of the Republicans in the "Contract with America"?

• Increase military spending

• Balance the budget, set term limits, and implement anti-crime laws

• Reduce taxes for corporations

• Expand social welfare programs

What was the impact of dot.com businesses on the economy and stock market?

• They had no significant impact

• They caused a long-term economic boom

• They helped the economy and stock market reach record highs and then crash quickly

• They led to a decrease in stock market activity

What was the outcome of the O.J. Simpson trial?

• Guilty verdict

• Not guilty verdict

• Mistrial

• Case dismissed