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Quiz about Firearms from Different Countries

Firearms from Different Countries Quiz

This quiz is about firearms from different countries. You will be asked to identify the country of origin of ten of them.

A multiple-choice quiz by marine190. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
marine190

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
345,525

Updated
Sep 30 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
952

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of these countries does the M14 rifle come from? Hint

Germany

United States of America

Russia

England

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Question 2 of 10

2. The PPSH-41 sub-machine gun is from which country? Hint

Japan

Russia

India

South Africa

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Question 3 of 10

3. Do you know which country the AK-47 assault rifle is from? Hint

Russia

Vietnam

India

Iraq

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Question 4 of 10

4. How about the AR-15 rifle, do you know where this firearm is from? Hint

Japan

Germany

United States of America

England

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Question 5 of 10

5. Where did the MP40 sub-machine gun come from? Hint

Mexico

United States of America

Germany

Russian

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Question 6 of 10

6. Where do you think the Thompson M1928 sub-machine gun originated from? Hint

United States of America

England

Spain

Germany

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Question 7 of 10

7. What country did the Browning M1919 light machine gun come from? Hint

United States of America

Japan

England

Germany

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the country of origin of the BAR light machine gun (LMG)? Hint

Russia

United States of America

Germany

Italy

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Question 9 of 10

9. From which country did the Beretta M92 pistol originate? Hint

Iraq

Germany

Italy

Iran

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Question 10 of 10

10. Last but not least, the M1911 pistol. Where did this firearm come from? Hint

United States of America

Japan

Germany

Vietnam

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of these countries does the M14 rifle come from?

Answer: United States of America

The M14 was the original rifle issued during the Vietnam War. Later in the war, it was replaced by the M16 - a decision that was not generally popular with the soldiers. If you saw the movie "Full Metal Jacket" you would know the size of the M14's round: 7.62mm full metal jacket. This firearm is still used today.

2. The PPSH-41 sub-machine gun is from which country?

Answer: Russia

The PPSH-41 was the Russian sub-machine gun during WWII and shredded anything that was in its way. It has a 71-round drum magazine. The PPSH has a muzzled barrel that helps to keep the barrel cool and stop it overheating. If it overheats, the barrel will break because the PPSH has a fast fire rate.

3. Do you know which country the AK-47 assault rifle is from?

Answer: Russia

The AK-47 was made after the PPSH-41 and was issued in 1947 and is still used today. There are other kinds of AKs: AK-47, Ak-74 and the Ak-74u.

4. How about the AR-15 rifle, do you know where this firearm is from?

Answer: United States of America

The AR-15 is similar to the M16 but differs by being semi-automatic, whereas the M16 is automatic.

5. Where did the MP40 sub-machine gun come from?

Answer: Germany

The MP40 was the German sub-machine gun during WWII and is the MP38 remake. The German army used a range of guns during WWII; the German assault rifle was the MP44 also known as the STG 44.

6. Where do you think the Thompson M1928 sub-machine gun originated from?

Answer: United States of America

The Thompson M1928 sub-machine gun (or SMG) was issued to the United States of America in WWII. The M1928 is a remade model of the M1921 Thompson, and is a classic American weapon.

7. What country did the Browning M1919 light machine gun come from?

Answer: United States of America

The Browning M1919 was the American light machine gun during WWII and had been remade many times before and after. John Browning had made many firearms for the US and invented the first pump-action shot: the M1897 Trench Gun.

8. What is the country of origin of the BAR light machine gun (LMG)?

Answer: United States of America

The BAR was an American light machine gun used in WWII. It has a 20 round magazine and has a short fire rate. This gun is the the second American light machine gun to be used a lot in World War 2, the first being the Browning M1919A4.

9. From which country did the Beretta M92 pistol originate?

Answer: Italy

The Beretta M92 is an Italian pistol that is used today. There is also a three-round burst model of this gun, known as the Beretta M93R; the "R" standing for "raffica", the Italian for burst fire.

10. Last but not least, the M1911 pistol. Where did this firearm come from?

Answer: United States of America

The M1911 was issued to the US military in 1911 and is still used today.

Source: Author marine190

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