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Quiz about Contemporary Military History
Quiz about Contemporary Military History

Contemporary Military History Trivia Quiz


Military history dating from the later 19th century up to the end of the 20th century.

A multiple-choice quiz by charlemagne. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
charlemagne
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
7,101
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
6683
Last 3 plays: Guest 184 (9/10), donegan72 (8/10), Guest 90 (7/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. What Prussian politician started Germany on its way to a major military power in the second half of the 19th century? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Who did Japan battle in the Sino-Japanese War? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. During the WWI era, what name was the alliance of Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire and Bulgaria known as around the world? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which of these countries suffered the most casualties during WWI? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Who commanded the British forces in the Middle East during WWI that eventually captured Jerusalem? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What city saw history's largest tank battle during WWII? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Along what parallel (North Latitude) did UN forces hold Asian communists during war in Korea in the 1950's? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What American President's 'Doctrine' concerning communist expansion justified U.S intervention in Vietnam in the 1960's and 70's? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What parallel (North Latitude) separated North and South Vietnam before American withdrawal? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. In what year did UN forces go to war with Iraq in order to restore the independence of Kuwait? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What Prussian politician started Germany on its way to a major military power in the second half of the 19th century?

Answer: Bismarck

Bismarck, who was later named chancellor of the newly united Germany turned the Prussian army into one of the finest in Europe. He proved this point through sound defeats of Austria and France.
2. Who did Japan battle in the Sino-Japanese War?

Answer: China

3. During the WWI era, what name was the alliance of Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire and Bulgaria known as around the world?

Answer: Central Powers

4. Which of these countries suffered the most casualties during WWI?

Answer: Russia

5. Who commanded the British forces in the Middle East during WWI that eventually captured Jerusalem?

Answer: Allenby

6. What city saw history's largest tank battle during WWII?

Answer: Kursk

7. Along what parallel (North Latitude) did UN forces hold Asian communists during war in Korea in the 1950's?

Answer: 38

8. What American President's 'Doctrine' concerning communist expansion justified U.S intervention in Vietnam in the 1960's and 70's?

Answer: Truman

9. What parallel (North Latitude) separated North and South Vietnam before American withdrawal?

Answer: 17

10. In what year did UN forces go to war with Iraq in order to restore the independence of Kuwait?

Answer: 1991

Source: Author charlemagne

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