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War Losers Trivia Quiz

To the victors go the spoils ... But to the losers go ...well, they just get a not-so-fabulous consolation prize. Can you correctly identify these losers at war?

A multiple-choice quiz by UncleHern. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
UncleHern

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
293,853

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
1245

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 193 (3/10), Guest 83 (4/10), Guest 1 (5/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. In 1805, the United States of America defeated the Barbary States in the First Barbary War. Which of these states was NOT one of the Barbary States? Hint

Morocco

Tripolitania

Tunis

Egypt

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Question 2 of 10

2. This South Vietnamese general was the president of South Vietnam who resigned shortly before the surrender to North Vietnam in 1975. Hint

Tran Van Hyong

Nguyen Chi Thanh

Ngo Dinh Diem

Nguyen Van Thieu

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 1844, the Dominican Republic became a sovereign nation after defeating this country in its war of independence. What was the name of this occupying country? Hint

Spain

Portugal

Great Britain

Haiti

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Question 4 of 10

4. Pakistan lost a war with India in Kashmir over this glacier. What was the name of the conflict? Hint

Tashkent

Kargil

Siachen

Jammu

5. During the late 50's and early 60's the Muingi waged an unsuccessful guerilla war against Britain for the independence of Kenya. The movement had a more popular name. What was the name of this movement? Hint

Biafra

Tutsi

Hutu

Mau Mau

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Question 6 of 10

6. Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia officially annexed this country in 1962. This eventually led to a 30 year civil war. In 1993, this country offically gained independence from Ethiopia. Hint

Somalia

Eritrea

Gabon

Rwanda

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Question 7 of 10

7. Paraguay defeated this country in the Chaco War in 1935. Hint

Ecuador

Chile

Uruguay

Bolivia

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Question 8 of 10

8. The Al-Saud family began its reign over present day Saudi Arabia after defeating this other royal family. Hint

Al-Wahhab

Al-Rashid

Al-Zahrani

Al-Mahktoub

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Question 9 of 10

9. In 1801, Portugal lost a brief war against the combined forces of France and Spain. This war is known as the: Hint

War of the Oranges

War of the Tapas

War of the Olives

War of the Codfish

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 1866, the combined forces of Peru, Chile, Ecuador and Bolivia defeated this country in the "Chincha Islands War". Hint

Brazil

Argentina

Spain

Colombia

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 1805, the United States of America defeated the Barbary States in the First Barbary War. Which of these states was NOT one of the Barbary States?

Answer: Egypt

The First Barbary War was fought and won by the US against the North African States of Morocco, Tunis, Tripolitania and Algiers. By winning the war, the US was assured of safe naval commercial passage through the Mediterranean. Unfortunately, piracy of naval vessels continued until another decisive American victory in the Second Barbary War (1816).

2. This South Vietnamese general was the president of South Vietnam who resigned shortly before the surrender to North Vietnam in 1975.

Answer: Nguyen Van Thieu

Nguyen Van Thieu served as president of South Vietnam from 1967 till just before the fall of Saigon in 1975. Before fleeing to Taiwan he handed power to Tran Van Hyong, the vice president. He died in the US in 2001.

3. In 1844, the Dominican Republic became a sovereign nation after defeating this country in its war of independence. What was the name of this occupying country?

Answer: Haiti

On February 27, 1844 Juan Pablo Duarte and his group "Los Trinitarios" declared independence from Haiti. In 1861, the then leader of the Dominican Republic, Pedro Santana, "signed over" the country back to Spain. Interestingly, Haiti, helped the the Dominican Republic in gaining its "re-independence".

4. Pakistan lost a war with India in Kashmir over this glacier. What was the name of the conflict?

Answer: Siachen

The Siachen War was fought over possession of the Siachen glacier which India retained. It is considered the highest altitude conflict ever, fought at 18,875 feet above sea level.

Answer: Mau Mau

The Mau Mau Uprising (1952 to 1960) occurred when Kenyan rebels fought against the British rule. It was crushed by the British.

6. Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia officially annexed this country in 1962. This eventually led to a 30 year civil war. In 1993, this country offically gained independence from Ethiopia.

Answer: Eritrea

Once an Italian colony, Eritrea celebrates its independence from Ethiopia on May 24, 1993.

7. Paraguay defeated this country in the Chaco War in 1935.

Answer: Bolivia

Thinking that the Chaco region was oil rich, both these nations went to war. It was later found to be have no oil. The war also is significant for it was the first time that the airplane was used in warfare in the western hemisphere.

8. The Al-Saud family began its reign over present day Saudi Arabia after defeating this other royal family.

Answer: Al-Rashid

Based in the oasis of Ha'il, the Al-Rashid's surrendered to the House of Saud in 1921, thus creating what is now known as the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

9. In 1801, Portugal lost a brief war against the combined forces of France and Spain. This war is known as the:

Answer: War of the Oranges

Forced by Napoleon Bonaparte, Portugal broke off an alliance with its then ally Britain. France's ally at the time, Spain, took control of the town of Olivenza. Eventually, Spain, Portugal and Britain united to defeat Napoleon in the Peninsular War (1808-14).

10. In 1866, the combined forces of Peru, Chile, Ecuador and Bolivia defeated this country in the "Chincha Islands War".

Answer: Spain

The Chincha Islands War was a war that Spain fought and loss. It was mainly fought by the Spanish to try to re-exert its influence over its former colonies.

Source: Author UncleHern

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