The War on Terror: History, Causes, and Consequences

Question 1

What was the name of the terrorist group behind the 9/11 attacks?

Accepted Answer

Al-Qaeda

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ISIS

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Taliban

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Hamas

Question 2

What was the primary objective of the War on Terror?

Accepted Answer

To capture or kill terrorists and disrupt their networks

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To overthrow governments supporting terrorism

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To spread democracy and freedom worldwide

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To eliminate all forms of extremism

Question 3

Which of the following was NOT a major criticism of the War on Terror?

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It achieved its objectives successfully

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It was costly in terms of lives and resources

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It created more terrorists than it eliminated

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It violated basic human rights

Question 4

What is the name of the agreement signed between Iran and six world powers in 2015?

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The Iran Nuclear Deal

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The Geneva Convention

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The Paris Accord

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The Kyoto Protocol

Question 5

Which of the following is a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)?

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United Kingdom

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Russia

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China

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Saudi Arabia

Question 6

What significant event started the War on Terror?

Accepted Answer

The September 11th attacks

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The invasion of Iraq

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The bombing of Kabul

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The killing of Osama bin Laden

Question 7

Which country became the main target of the early War on Terror efforts?

Accepted Answer

Afghanistan

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Iraq

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Pakistan

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Yemen

Question 8

Who was the head of the terrorist group behind the 9/11 attacks?

Accepted Answer

Osama bin Laden

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Abu Musab al-Zarqawi

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Ayman al-Zawahiri

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Hamza bin Laden

Question 9

What was the name of the American military campaign launched in Afghanistan after the 9/11 attacks?

Accepted Answer

Operation Enduring Freedom

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Operation Iraqi Freedom

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Operation Desert Storm

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Operation Restore Hope

Question 10

Which of these is NOT a method often used by terrorist organizations?

Accepted Answer

Peaceful negotiations

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Suicide bombings

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Kidnappings

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Targeted assassinations

Question 11

The term 'War on Terror' refers to:

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A global campaign against terrorism

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A war between countries that support terrorism

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A period of peace and stability

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A type of military strategy

Question 12

When did the War on Terror start?

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September 11, 2001

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October 12, 2001

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November 13, 2001

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December 14, 2001

Question 13

Why might someone choose to become a terrorist?

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They believe their actions are justified because of unfair treatment.

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They are mentally ill and need help.

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They are just born bad.

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They are paid to do it.

Question 14

When could using soldiers be useful in the fight against terrorism?

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When there's a threat that needs to be stopped right away

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When countries want to make peace

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When there will never be any more terrorist attacks

Question 15

Why did the War on Terror start?

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To stop terrorist attacks

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To punish countries involved in the 9/11 attacks

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To stop the spread of communism

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To protect oil supplies in the Middle East

Question 16

What was a major result of the War on Terror in Afghanistan?

Accepted Answer

The Taliban government was defeated

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ISIS became more powerful

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Democracy spread in the Middle East

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The Cold War ended

Question 17

What is the word for actions taken to stop terrorism before it happens?

Accepted Answer

Counterterrorism

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Crisis management

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Peacekeeping

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Negotiation

Question 18

Which terrorist group carried out the 9/11 attacks?

Accepted Answer

Al-Qaeda

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ISIS

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The Taliban

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Hamas

Question 19

What was the impact of the War on Terror on the Middle East?

Accepted Answer

There was more conflict and violence in the region

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Some authoritarian governments were overthrown

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Human rights improved in the Middle East

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There was no impact on the Middle East

Question 20

Which countries were the first targets of the War on Terror?

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Iraq and Afghanistan

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Iran and Syria

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Saudi Arabia and Pakistan

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North Korea and Vietnam

Question 21

Which is NOT a major reason why terrorism occurs?

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Good governance

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Political and economic problems

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Extreme religious beliefs

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Unfairness in society

Question 22

Which country has been an important partner in the War on Terror?

Accepted Answer

United Kingdom

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Russia

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China

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Iran

Question 23

How can governments keep people safe without taking away their rights?

Accepted Answer

Find a fair balance between protecting people's rights and keeping them safe.

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Put safety first, even if it means people's rights are not fully protected.

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Only protect people's rights, even if it means people are not safe.

Question 24

What event in 2001 led to the start of the War on Terror?

Accepted Answer

The September 11th attacks

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The bombing of the USS Cole

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The invasion of Iraq

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The London bombings of 2005

Question 25

Which country led the launch of the War on Terror?

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The United States

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The United Nations

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The European Union

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NATO

Question 26

According to the unit, what is one of the main aims of the War on Terror?

Accepted Answer

To stop terrorist attacks from happening in the future

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To completely eliminate terrorism

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To capture and punish terrorists

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To spread democracy to countries in the Middle East

Question 27

What was the name of the controversial prison in Cuba that was run by the US?

Accepted Answer

Guantanamo Bay

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Abu Ghraib

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Camp Delta

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Bagram Airfield

Question 28

When did the War on Terror begin?

Accepted Answer

After the 9/11 attacks

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After the first Gulf War

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After the invasion of Afghanistan

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After the bombing of the USS Cole

Question 29

Which is NOT a view on the effectiveness of the War on Terror?

Accepted Answer

It has had no significant impact

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It has made the world safer

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It has made the world more dangerous

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It has increased human rights violations

Question 30

In the War on Terror, how do terrorists and governments use technology?

Accepted Answer

Terrorists use technology to plan attacks and spread their message.

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Governments use technology to track terrorists and prevent attacks.

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Technology is not used in the War on Terror.

Question 31

What event directly led to the start of the War on Terror?

Accepted Answer

The September 11th attacks

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The rise of Al-Qaeda

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The invasion of Afghanistan

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The assassination of Osama bin Laden

Question 32

Which country was invaded by the United States in 2003 as part of the War on Terror?

Accepted Answer

Iraq

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Syria

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Iran

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Afghanistan

Question 33

Who was the leader of Al-Qaeda, a key target of the War on Terror?

Accepted Answer

Osama bin Laden

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Saddam Hussein

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Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi

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Ayman al-Zawahiri

Question 34

Waterboarding is an example of which controversial technique used in the War on Terror?

Accepted Answer

Enhanced interrogation technique

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Drone strike

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Targeted killing

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Security measure

Question 35

Which group was responsible for carrying out the 9/11 attacks?

Accepted Answer

Al-Qaeda

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Taliban

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ISIS

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Boko Haram

Question 36

What term describes the process by which extreme beliefs and ideas are spread?

Accepted Answer

Radicalization

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Extremism

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Terrorism

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Fundamentalism

Question 37

Which of these is NOT a goal of the War on Terror?

Accepted Answer

Promote human rights

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Disrupt terrorist organizations

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Prevent future attacks

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End all forms of terrorism

Question 38

What were the main goals of the War on Terror?

Accepted Answer

To fight terrorism and prevent future attacks

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To spread democracy and freedom

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To gain control of oil and other resources

Question 39

Who was the main target of the War on Terror?

Accepted Answer

The Taliban and Al-Qaeda

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The government of Iraq

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All countries that supported terrorism

Question 40

What event led to the beginning of the War on Terror?

Accepted Answer

The 9/11 attacks

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The invasion of Iraq

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The Madrid train bombings

Question 41

What was the main reason for the launch of the War on Terror?

Accepted Answer

The destruction of the Twin Towers in New York City

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The invasion of Iraq by the United States

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The rise of Al Qaeda as a terrorist group

Question 42

Who was the US President when the War on Terror began?

Accepted Answer

George W. Bush

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Bill Clinton

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Barack Obama

Question 43

What was the first country to face military action in the War on Terror?

Accepted Answer

Afghanistan

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Iraq

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Somalia

Question 44

What major event led to the start of the War on Terror?

Accepted Answer

The 9/11 attacks

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The bombing of the London Underground

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The Madrid train bombings

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The Bali nightclub bombings

Question 45

Which of the following is NOT a primary goal of the War on Terror?

Accepted Answer

To promote global peace

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To prevent future terrorist attacks

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To capture and prosecute terrorist leaders

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To promote democracy in the Middle East

Question 46

What was the name of the military coalition formed to combat terrorism after 9/11?

Accepted Answer

The Coalition of the Willing

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The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

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The United Nations Security Council

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The European Union

Question 47

Which country was primarily targeted by the US-led invasion in 2001 as part of the War on Terror?

Accepted Answer

Afghanistan

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Iraq

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Pakistan

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Iran

Question 48

What is the full form of the acronym 'CIA'?

Accepted Answer

Central Intelligence Agency

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Counter-Insurgency Agency

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Cyber Intelligence Agency

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Criminal Investigation Agency

Question 49

Who was the leader of Al-Qaeda during the 9/11 attacks?

Accepted Answer

Osama bin Laden

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Abu Musab al-Zarqawi

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Ayman al-Zawahiri

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Khalid Sheikh Mohammed

Question 50

What was the main purpose of the Patriot Act passed by the US government after 9/11?

Accepted Answer

To increase surveillance powers of law enforcement agencies

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To restrict immigration from certain countries

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To establish a national security council

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To create a special tribunal for terrorist suspects

Question 51

When did the War on Terror begin?

Accepted Answer

After the 9/11 attacks

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During World War II

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After the Vietnam War

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At the start of the 21st century

Question 52

Which country was the main target of the War on Terror in the beginning?

Accepted Answer

Afghanistan

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United States

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Iraq

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Pakistan

Question 53

What was the primary goal of the War on Terror?

Accepted Answer

To prevent future terrorist attacks

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To overthrow the government of Afghanistan

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To spread democracy and human rights in the world

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To punish Osama bin Laden

Question 54

What was the name of the United States-led invasion of Iraq in 2003?

Accepted Answer

Operation Iraqi Freedom

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Operation Desert Shield

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Operation Enduring Freedom

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Operation Restore Hope

Question 55

Which country was NOT part of the "Coalition of the Willing" that invaded Iraq?

Accepted Answer

Russia

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United States

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United Kingdom

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France

Question 56

What was the main reason the War on Terror was started?

Accepted Answer

The 9/11 attacks

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The invasion of Afghanistan

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The bombing of the London Underground

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The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

Question 57

Who was leading the terrorist group responsible for the 9/11 attacks?

Accepted Answer

Osama bin Laden

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Saddam Hussein

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Abu Musab al-Zarqawi

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Ayman al-Zawahiri

Question 58

Which of the following countries was invaded by the United States as part of the War on Terror in 2003?

Accepted Answer

Iraq

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Afghanistan

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Syria

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Libya

Question 59

Which of these laws was created to help countries work together to stop terrorism?

Accepted Answer

The United Nations Convention against Terrorism

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The Geneva Conventions

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The Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons

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The North Atlantic Treaty

Question 60

What major event marked the start of the War on Terror?

Accepted Answer

The 9/11 attacks

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The invasion of Afghanistan

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The Iraq War

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The 7/7 bombings

Question 61

Which country was first invaded in the War on Terror?

Accepted Answer

Afghanistan

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Iraq

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Pakistan

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Saudi Arabia

Question 62

Which of the following was NOT a factor in the rise of ISIS?

Accepted Answer

The collapse of the Soviet Union

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The power vacuum in Iraq after the US invasion

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The Syrian civil war

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The spread of social media