Gulf War Trivia | Dorky Geeky Nerdy Podcast #251

Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia Podcast

251 | Gulf War Trivia

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It’s Episode 251 of the Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia Podcast. This week, we finish up our trio of 20^th century war trivia episodes with Gulf War Trivia. I was in high school when this started, so it’s not something I studied in a textbook. I have friends that served in this war and they have interesting stories. If you were there, thank you for your service.

When you’re done with Gulf War Trivia, check out our other history trivia episodes. We’ve got tons!

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Episode Intro

Just like always, DGN has three rounds of ten questions each. If you need rules or score cards, visit DorkyGeekyNerdy.com.

And now, on with the show.

The Dorky Round

Who was the US President during the Gulf War?
a. George HW Bush
What was the leader of Iraq during the Gulf War?
a. Saddam Hussein
The war began when Iraq invaded what neighboring country?
a. Kuwait
What was (and is) the capital of Iraq?
a. Baghdad
Iraq accused Kuwait of overproducing what natural resource?
a. Oil. Kuwait was producing too much and caused the price of oil to fall, hurting the Iraqi economy.
What war movie/heist movie from 1999 starred George Clooney, Mark Wahlberg, and Ice Cube?
a. Three Kings
What 1992 presidential candidate used the economic crisis following the war as a major issue?
a. Bill Clinton. The phrase, “It’s the economy, stupid” was a major point in defeating George HW Bush.
What was (and is) the capital of Kuwait?
a. Kuwait City
During their withdrawal of Kuwait, Iraq set fire to more than five-hundred what?
a. Oil wells.
What NATO nation, on Iraq’s northern border, served as a staging ground for Coalition forces?
a. Turkey

The Geeky Round

What was the codename of the US operation from August 1990 to January 1991?
a. Operation Desert Shield
What was the codename of the US operation after January 1991?
a. Operation Desert Storm. The name was changed when Coalition Forces went on the offensive.
Iraq had lots of battle experience prior to invading Kuwait. They warred with what neighbor from 1980 to 1988?
a. Iran
The US and its allies used what nation for most of its staging ground during the war?
a. Saudi Arabia
What future Vice President was Secretary of Defense during the Gulf War?
a. Dick Cheney
What future Secretary of State was the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff during the war?
a. Colin Powell
Over 1 million gallons of what was used as a chemical weapon during the war?
a. Crude Oil. Iraq dumped it into the Persian Gulf.
Set during the war, what 1996 film starred Meg Ryan as an officer nominated for the Medal of Honor?
a. Courage Under Fire
Four days after the invasion began, what organization imposed trade and financial sanctions on Iraq?
a. The UN Security Council
This wasn’t the first time Iraq had threatened Kuwait. In 1961, Operation Vantage saw what western power defend Kuwaiti territory?
a. The United Kingdom. Kuwait had been a British protectorate.

The Nerdy Round

Who was the commander of allied forces in the Gulf during the war?
a. General Norman Schwarzkopf
The US rationale to use military force to defend its interest in the Middle East comes from which presidential doctrine?
a. The Carter Doctrine. He laid it out in his 1980 State of the Union address.
Iraq used their Scud missiles to attack Saudi Arabia and what other Middle Eastern nation?
a. Israel
What two countries offered “checkbook diplomacy” in support of the war?
a. Germany and Japan. They are banned from sending troops outside their own borders.
During and after the war, 200,000 refugees from what area fled or were forced out of Kuwait?
a. Palestine
How many months did the war last?
a. Seven.
Michael Keaton played real-life journalist, Robert Weiner in what 2002 movie?
a. Live From Baghdad
In 1991, what nomadic people of Iraq led an uprising?
a. The Kurds
In terms of size, where did Iraq’s army rank in the world, just prior to the Gulf War?
a. Third. Just behind China and the United States.
What future Oklahoma City Bomber served in the Army during the Gulf War?
a. Timothy McVeigh

Episode Conclusion

And that’s it for War Trivia for November. How’d you do? Let me know on social media or Spotify what your score was and whether or not you want more pure history trivia episodes.

I’ll see you back here next week for something a lot more fun. Here’s a hint:

Which Marvel character is often referred to as the Sorcerer Supreme?

See? I’m a man of my word. Comic book trivia next Wednesday!

This was episode 251 of the Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia Podcast.

The theme music was provided by Jason Shaw of Audionautix.com.

This podcast is written, produced, and hosted by me, Brian Rollins. Come find out what else I’m up to at TheVoicesInMyHead.com. Thanks for listening.