The Iraq War
Who is Saddam Hussein?
This Iraqi dictator was overthrown by the U.S-led forces in 2003
Who are the Taliaban?
This fundamentalist group was removed from power in Afghanistan in 2001, but regained control in 2021.
What is Al-Qaeda
This terrorist organization was responsible for the September 11, 2001 attacks.
What is Kuwait?
The Gulf War began in August 1990 when Iraq invaded this neighboring country.
What is the Intifada?
This term refers to the Palestinian uprising against Israeli occupation, with the second one beginning in 2000.
What is Operation Iraq Freedom?
This was the official name of the U.S-led invasion of Iraq in 2003
What is Al-Qaeda?
The U.S invaded Afghanistan to dismantle this terrorist organization, led by Osama bin Laden.
What is the World Trade Center?
This specific location in New York City was the target of collapse of the Twin towers.
Who is George H.W Bush?
This U.S President declared that the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait would "not stand".
Who is Hasmas?
This militant group, founded in 1987, is known for its opposition to Israel and control over the Gaza Strip.
What are weapons of mass destruction (WMDs)?
The 2003 invasion was largely justified by claims that Iraq possessed these types of weapons, which were never found.
What is Operation Enduring Freedom?
This operation, launched on October 7, 2001, was the official name for the U.S war in Afghanistan
What is the Pentagon?
This government building in Washington D.C was hit by one of the hijacked planes.
What is Operation Desert Shield?
This phase of the conflict focused on deploying troops to defend Saudi Arabia, which began in August 1990.
What is the Second Intifada?
Following the failure of the Oslo Accords, this, also known as the Al-Aqsa Intifada, began in 2000.
What is "Shock and Awe"?
This term was used to describe the air campaign that began the war on March 20, 2003.
What is Hindu Kush?
This mountain range, stretching through Afghanistan, was a key hiding area for fighters.
What is United Airlines Flight 93?
This flight, which did not reach its target due to passenger revolt, crashed in Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
What is Operation Desert Storm?
This phase of the war, beginning in January 1991, was the active air and ground campaign to liberate Kuwait.
What is the Gaza Strip?
This Palestinian territory was heavily controlled by Israel following the Second Intifada, and saw severe conflict in 2024-2026.
What is the "Surge"?
Following 2007, this phrase was used to describe the increase in U.S troops aimed at reducing sectarian violence.
What is Pakistan?
In 2011, U.S special forces killed Osama bin Laden in this neighboring country.
What are Afghanistan and Iraq?
Not one of the 19 hijackers on 9/11 was from these two countries often associated with the subsequent "War on Terror".
What are oil wells?
To damage the environment, Iraq forces set fire to hundreds of these before withdrawing.
What are settlements?
This term refers to the building of Jewish residential communities in the West Bank, considered illegal by most of the international community.