Vietnam War Quiz

What was the Vietnam War?

• A. A short, inexpensive conflict between North and South Vietnam.

• B. A long, costly, and divisive conflict between North and South Vietnam.

• C. A peaceful negotiation between the United States and the Soviet Union.

• D. A civil war within the United States.

Which countries were primarily involved in the Vietnam War?

• A. North Vietnam and South Vietnam, with the United States as an ally of South Vietnam.

• B. North Vietnam and South Vietnam, with the Soviet Union as an ally of South Vietnam.

• C. North Vietnam and South Vietnam, with China as an ally of South Vietnam.

• D. North Vietnam and South Vietnam, with France as an ally of South Vietnam.

What was the outcome of the Vietnam War in 1975?

• A. North Vietnam was defeated.

• B. South Vietnam seized control of North Vietnam.

• C. Communist forces seized control of South Vietnam.

• D. The United States regained control of Vietnam.

When did the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam (AATTV) arrive in South Vietnam?

• June 1961

• July and August 1962

• September 1963

• August 1964

How many Australians served in Vietnam during the war?

• 30,000

• 45,000

• 60,000

• 75,000

What was the cause of the greatest social and political dissent in Australia since the conscription referendums of the First World War?

• The Vietnam War

• The Korean War

• The Gulf War

• The Cold War

How many Australians died as a result of the Vietnam War?

• 400

• 523

• 1,000

• 2,400

What was the role of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) in August 1964?

• Sent a flight of Caribou transports to the port of Vung Tau

• Provided medical assistance

• Conducted air strikes

• Trained South Vietnamese pilots

During which years did most 20-year-old Australian men have to register for national service?

• 1960-1965

• 1965-1972

• 1970-1975

• 1972-1980

How were the names of potential conscripts selected?

• By a public vote

• By a birthday ballot

• By a government official

• By a random computer selection