Gulf War Aftermath Quiz

What was a major reason for the failure of the Iraqi uprisings after the Gulf War?

• Strong opposition coordination

• Economic prosperity

• Saddam's popularity

• Lack of international support

What was the primary goal of the coalition's no-fly zones in Iraq?

• To promote tourism

• To establish a new government

• To increase oil production

• To protect Kurdish refugees

What was one of the environmental consequences of Saddam's actions during the Gulf War?

• Air and water pollution

• Deforestation

• Increased wildlife population

• Desertification

Why did the UN sanctions remain in place against Iraq after the Gulf War?

• Iraq's refusal to trade oil

• Iraq's ongoing WMD program

• Iraq's alliance with the US

• Iraq's economic growth

What was a significant change in US policy towards Iraq in the 1990s?

• Support for Saddam's regime

• Commitment to regime change

• Withdrawal of all troops

• Increase in trade agreements

What was a major factor that increased global visibility of conflicts in the 1990s?

• Advancements in satellite technology

• Decrease in media coverage

• Lack of international interest

• Isolationist policies

What event in 2001 shifted US focus back to Iraq?

• The Gulf War

• The 9/11 attacks

• The fall of the Berlin Wall

• The Kyoto Protocol

What was a consequence of the Gulf War that still affects the region today?

• Increased tourism

• Unexploded ordnance

• Political stability

• Economic prosperity

What was a key reason for the US-led invasion of Iraq in 2003?

• Iraq's economic growth

• Saddam's possession of WMDs

• Iraq's alliance with Russia

• Saddam's environmental policies

What was a major challenge in clearing landmines in Kuwait after the Gulf War?

• Abundant resources

• International opposition

• Presence of plastic mines

• Lack of technology