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People and Battles Trivia Quiz

Famous people and famous battles of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.

A multiple-choice quiz by America76. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
America76

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
384,197

Updated
Feb 16 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
167

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who was the first person to be awarded the medal of honor during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan? Hint

Ash Carter

Chris Kyle

Michael Murphy

Charles Vanhousen

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who became the deadliest sniper during the Iraq War? Hint

Merrill Streep

Michael Murphy

Chris Kyle

General Macarther

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Question 3 of 10

3. What team lead the invasion of Afghanistan? Hint

Seals

Green Berets

Delta

Rangers

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who was the Commander in Chief of the U.S. armed forced from 2009-2017? Hint

President Obama

General Dunford

Ash Carter

There is no commander in chief

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which unit killed Bin Laden and where was he killed? Hint

Seals, Pakistan

Delta, Iraq

Seals, Afghanistan

Delta, Saudi Arabia

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Question 6 of 10

6. About how many U.S. troops had died as a result of the GWOT by the end of 2016? Hint

About 4,000

none

About 100,000

1,000

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the name of the leader toppled in Iraq? Hint

George Bush

The regime and its leader survived

Osama Bin Laden

Saddam Hussein

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Question 8 of 10

8. How many medals of honor were awarded during the GWOT (global war on terror)? by the start of 2017? Hint

100

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was the deadliest battle in Iraq? Hint

Kandahar

Ramadi

Baghdad

Fallugah

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Question 10 of 10

10. Whats the deadliest day for coalition forces in Afghanistan? Hint

Battle of Tora Bora

Operation Red Wings

Battle of Wanat

invasion of Kandahar

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was the first person to be awarded the medal of honor during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan?

Answer: Michael Murphy

Lt. Micheal P Murphy was awarded the medal of honor for his actions in Operation Enduring Freedom during the Operation Red Wings known for the movie and book named in its honor, "Lone Survivor" by Marcus Lutrell, the only team member to make it back from the battle alive.

2. Who became the deadliest sniper during the Iraq War?

Answer: Chris Kyle

Chris Kyle has publicly stated that he was not surprised that he was the deadliest sniper due to his being in a target rich environment. Kyle was later murdered at home while assisting a marine with PTSD.

3. What team lead the invasion of Afghanistan?

Answer: Green Berets

As far as it is known from unclassified documents, Green Berets were the first to enter Afghanistan on horses back in October 2001.

4. Who was the Commander in Chief of the U.S. armed forced from 2009-2017?

Answer: President Obama

When referring to the President and his rank in the military the President is the Commander in Chief.

5. Which unit killed Bin Laden and where was he killed?

Answer: Seals, Pakistan

On May 1-2 2011 About two dozen seals entered Pakistan to kill the leader of Al-Qaeda Osama Bin Laden.

6. About how many U.S. troops had died as a result of the GWOT by the end of 2016?

Answer: About 4,000

The exact number is always moving but as of Election Day 2016 the number was 4425.

7. What is the name of the leader toppled in Iraq?

Answer: Saddam Hussein

Saddam Hussain was later tried for crimes, including genocide, and war crimes. He had rule Iraq since 1979.

8. How many medals of honor were awarded during the GWOT (global war on terror)? by the start of 2017?

Answer: 17

There have been 17 ranging from the first of Lt. Murphy to Master at Arms Myers.

9. What was the deadliest battle in Iraq?

Answer: Baghdad

Baghdad left the most troops dead more than any battle in Iraq and lasted three weeks.

10. Whats the deadliest day for coalition forces in Afghanistan?

Answer: Battle of Wanat

The Battle of Wanat (July 2008) lasted about one week and was the deadliest battle in the war up to that point.

Source: Author America76

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