Imperial War Museum North: Top 5 Objects Quiz

What was the purpose of selling Saddam Hussein loo rolls in Britain during the Gulf War?

• To raise funds for the war effort

• To satirize Saddam and build support for the coalition

• To promote British products

• To commemorate the end of the war

What does the map of Basra, used by a soldier in 2004, signify?

• The geographical beauty of Basra

• The strategic locations for military bases

• The dangerous incidents that occurred during the soldier's tour

• The cultural landmarks of Basra

Why did the soldier attach ID tags to his boots while serving in northern Iraq?

• To ensure they were returned if lost

• To avoid losing his feet to an IED

• To prevent losing them in muddy terrains

• To identify his boots in case they were stolen

Who wore the civilian body armor displayed in the museum?

• A journalist covering the Iraq War

• A civilian policy advisor in Iraq in 2003

• A member of the Fedayeen Saddam

• A soldier in the Gulf War

What inspired the design of the helmet worn by Saddam Hussein's Fedayeen Saddam?

• Traditional Iraqi headgear

• Saddam's admiration for medieval armor

• Saddam and his sons' love of Star Wars movies

• The need for advanced combat protection