The Iraq War (2003–2011)
Who was the president of the United States when the Iraq War began in 2003?
George W. Bush
What event triggered the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan?
The September 11, 2001 attacks
On what date did the 9/11 attacks occur?
September 11, 2001
What year did the Persian Gulf War begin?
1990
What is the name of the territory where many of the conflicts occur?
Gaza Strip and West Bank
What was the main reason given for invading Iraq in 2003?
Suspected weapons of mass destruction (WMDs)
Which terrorist group was the main target of the invasion?
Al-Qaeda
How many planes were hijacked during the attacks?
Four
Which country did Iraq invade, sparking the war?
Kuwait
What is the capital claimed by both Israel and Palestine?
: Jerusalem
Which Iraqi leader was overthrown during the war?
Saddam Hussein
Who was the leader of the Taliban at the start of the war?
Mullah Omar
What group was responsible for the attacks?
: Al-Qaeda
Who was president of the U.S. during the war?
George H. W. Bush
What was the agreement signed in the 1990s in hopes of peace?
The Oslo Accords
What was the name of the military operation that began the Iraq War?
Operation Iraqi Freedom
What was the name of the U.S. military operation in Afghanistan?
Operation Enduring Freedom
Which two buildings collapsed in New York City due to the attacks?
The Twin Towers of the World Trade Center
What was the code name for the U.S. military operation?
Operation Desert Storm
Which group controls the Gaza Strip?
Hamas
In what year did the U.S. officially withdraw combat troops from Iraq?
2011
In what year did the U.S. complete its withdrawal from Afghanistan?
2021
What U.S. government department was created in response to the 9/11 attacks?
The Department of Homeland Security
What international organization led the coalition against Iraq?
The United Nations (UN)
What year was the modern state of Israel established?
1948