Persian Gulf War and 9/11 Quiz

Who was the president/ultimate leader of Iraq during the Persian Gulf War?

• Osama Bin Laden

• George W. Bush

• Saddam Hussein

• Barack Obama

Why did Saddam Hussein attack Kuwait during the Persian Gulf War?

• To establish a stronger alliance with Kuwait

• To protect Iraq from Kuwait's aggression

• To seek revenge for past conflicts

• To gain power and control over Kuwait's oil businesses

What were the main reasons for the USA's involvement in the Persian Gulf War?

• Freedom, oil, and money

• Protection of human rights, democracy, and justice

• To prevent the spread of communism

• To establish a military base in the Middle East

What was the outcome of the Persian Gulf War?

• The USA and its coalition forces were defeated

• Saddam Hussein was captured and removed from power

• Iraq successfully invaded and occupied Kuwait

• Kuwait was liberated, but Saddam Hussein remained in power

Which terrorist group was blamed for the 9/11 attacks?

• ISIS

• Hamas

• Taliban

• Al-Qaeda

Which country was targeted by the USA in response to the 9/11 attacks?

• Afghanistan

• Iraq

• Iran

• Pakistan

What legislation was passed in the USA after 9/11?

• Patriot Act

• Security Act

• Freedom Act

• Privacy Act

Under the Patriot Act, what power does the FBI have?

• Arrest and detain suspected terrorists indefinitely

• Control and regulate the media

• Secretly conduct physical searches and wiretaps on American citizens

• Monitor all internet communications worldwide