War on Terror MCQs [USA – America] January 8, 2026August 20, 2024 by u930973931_answers 50 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/50 Subscribe 1. Which event marked the beginning of the War on Terror? (A) The Gulf War (B) The Iraq War (C) The 9/11 attacks (D) The invasion of Afghanistan 2. Which U.S. President declared the War on Terror? (A) Bill Clinton (B) George W. Bush (C) Barack Obama (D) Donald Trump 3. What was the primary objective of the War on Terror? (A) To fight global terrorism and extremist groups (B) To eliminate weapons of mass destruction (C) To protect U.S. oil interests (D) To promote democracy in the Middle East 4. Which terrorist group was the primary target of the War on Terror in Afghanistan? (A) Hezbollah (B) ISIS (C) Al-Qaeda (D) Taliban 5. Which country was invaded by the U.S. in 2003 as part of the War on Terror? (A) Iran (B) Libya (C) Iraq (D) Syria 6. Who was the leader of Al-Qaeda during the War on Terror? (A) Osama bin Laden (B) Ayman al-Zawahiri (C) Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi (D) Mullah Omar 7. What was the name of the military operation to remove the Taliban from power in Afghanistan? (A) Operation Iraqi Freedom (B) Operation Enduring Freedom (C) Operation Desert Storm (D) Operation Neptune Spear 8. What was the name of the operation to capture or kill Osama bin Laden? (A) Operation Desert Shield (B) Operation Iraqi Freedom (C) Operation Enduring Freedom (D) Operation Neptune Spear 9. Which U.S. Secretary of Defense was in office at the start of the War on Terror? (A) Colin Powell (B) Donald Rumsfeld (C) Robert Gates (D) Leon Panetta 10. What controversial practice involved detaining suspected terrorists without trial? (A) Rendition (B) Guantanamo Bay detention (C) Drone strikes (D) Enhanced interrogation 11. Which country was accused of harboring Osama bin Laden before the U.S. raid? (A) Egypt (B) Saudi Arabia (C) Iran (D) Pakistan 12. Which U.S. military base in Cuba became infamous for its detention of suspected terrorists? (A) Fort Bragg (B) Guantanamo Bay (C) Camp Lejeune (D) Fort Hood 13. What was the name of the U.S. military strategy for counterinsurgency operations in Iraq? (A) The Stability Operations Plan (B) The Counterinsurgency Plan (C) The Iraq Strategy (D) The Surge 14. Who was the President of Iraq before the 2003 invasion by the U.S.? (A) Ahmed Chalabi (B) Nouri al-Maliki (C) Saddam Hussein (D) Jalal Talabani 15. Which international organization was criticized for its lack of action during the War on Terror? (A) NATO (B) African Union (C) European Union (D) United Nations 16. Which U.S. President oversaw the withdrawal of troops from Iraq? (A) George W. Bush (B) Donald Trump (C) Barack Obama (D) Joe Biden 17. What was the main reason cited by the U.S. for the invasion of Iraq in 2003? (A) Human rights abuses (B) Regime change (C) Weapons of mass destruction (D) Oil reserves 18. Which U.S. government agency was responsible for intelligence gathering during the War on Terror? (A) FBI (B) DHS (C) NSA (D) CIA 19. Which U.S. legislative act allowed for increased surveillance and counterterrorism measures? (A) The National Security Act (B) The Homeland Security Act (C) The Patriot Act (D) The Anti-Terrorism Act 20. Which group emerged as a major player in the War on Terror in the aftermath of the Iraq invasion? (A) Al-Qaeda (B) ISIS (C) Hezbollah (D) Taliban 21. What was the name of the U.S. military operation that targeted ISIS in Syria and Iraq? (A) Operation Enduring Freedom (B) Operation Inherent Resolve (C) Operation Iraqi Freedom (D) Operation Desert Storm 22. What was the primary method used by the U.S. to combat terrorism in the War on Terror? (A) Diplomacy (B) Economic sanctions (C) Military action (D) Cyber warfare 23. Which U.S. department was created in response to the 9/11 attacks to focus on national security? (A) Department of Justice (B) Department of Defense (C) Department of State (D) Department of Homeland Security 24. What was the name of the controversial technique used to extract information from detainees? (A) Waterboarding (B) Enhanced interrogation (C) Sleep deprivation (D) Sensory deprivation 25. Which U.S. military operation was aimed at capturing Saddam Hussein? (A) Operation Desert Shield (B) Operation Iraqi Freedom (C) Operation Enduring Freedom (D) Operation Desert Storm 26. What was the primary reason cited for the detention of prisoners at Guantanamo Bay? (A) For interrogation and intelligence gathering (B) For military trials (C) For rehabilitation (D) For diplomatic negotiations 27. Which U.S. President authorized the use of drone strikes to target terrorists? (A) Barack Obama (B) George W. Bush (C) Donald Trump (D) Joe Biden 28. Which significant international agreement did the U.S. withdraw from under President Trump related to climate change and terrorism? (A) Geneva Convention (B) Paris Agreement (C) UN Charter (D) NATO Treaty 29. Which area in Afghanistan was the primary focus for U.S. military operations? (A) Kabul (B) Kandahar (C) Helmand (D) Mazar-i-Sharif 30. Which Middle Eastern country was involved in the War on Terror for its alleged support of terrorism and its role in the Iraq War? (A) Saudi Arabia (B) Syria (C) Jordan (D) Lebanon 31. What was the name of the U.S. military prison in Iraq known for its human rights abuses? (A) Guantanamo Bay (B) Abu Ghraib (C) Camp Bucca (D) Camp Cropper 32. Which significant event marked the end of major combat operations in Iraq? (A) The capture of Saddam Hussein (B) The withdrawal of U.S. troops (C) The signing of the Status of Forces Agreement (D) The rise of ISIS 33. Which major city in Iraq experienced significant insurgency and violence during the War on Terror? (A) Baghdad (B) Basra (C) Mosul (D) Kirkuk 34. Which major international organization supported the invasion of Afghanistan but criticized the invasion of Iraq? (A) NATO (B) EU (C) AU (D) UN 35. Which U.S. military operation was aimed at stabilizing Iraq after the initial invasion? (A) Operation Iraqi Freedom (B) Operation Enduring Freedom (C) Operation Desert Storm (D) Operation New Dawn 36. Which global network was disrupted and targeted by the War on Terror for its role in radicalizing and recruiting extremists? (A) ISIS (B) Taliban (C) Boko Haram (D) Al-Qaeda 37. What was the primary focus of U.S. counterterrorism efforts after the fall of Saddam Hussein? (A) Regime change in Iran (B) Economic sanctions against Syria (C) Expansion of military bases (D) The stabilization of Iraq 38. Which U.S. agency was responsible for counterterrorism intelligence and analysis post-9/11? (A) CIA (B) FBI (C) NSA (D) DHS 39. What significant technology was increasingly used in the War on Terror for surveillance and targeting? (A) Satellites (B) Drones (C) Cyber tools (D) Robotics 40. What did the term “Axis of Evil” refer to in the context of the War on Terror? (A) Countries supporting terrorism (B) The Cold War era enemies (C) Nations with nuclear capabilities (D) Countries involved in human rights violations 41. What was the main reason for the rise of ISIS after the Iraq War? (A) All of the above (B) U.S. military presence (C) Regional instability (D) Power vacuum in Iraq 42. Which operation aimed at establishing a stable government in Afghanistan post-Taliban? (A) Operation Iraqi Freedom (B) Operation Enduring Freedom (C) Operation Noble Eagle (D) Operation Freedom's Sentinel 43. Who was the U.S. ambassador to the UN who described the War on Terror as a global struggle? (A) Samantha Power (B) Nikki Haley (C) Susan Rice (D) John Bolton 44. Which act provided the government with enhanced surveillance powers post-9/11? (A) Patriot Act (B) Homeland Security Act (C) National Defense Authorization Act (D) Intelligence Reform Act 45. Which country became a major ally for the U.S. in the War on Terror due to its strategic location? (A) Egypt (B) Saudi Arabia (C) Jordan (D) Pakistan 46. What was the goal of the “Surge” strategy in Iraq? (A) Reduce troop levels (B) Increase military presence to stabilize Iraq (C) Focus on training local forces (D) Shift strategy to diplomatic negotiations 47. What was the impact of the War on Terror on civil liberties in the U.S.? (A) Reduced surveillance (B) Enhanced privacy rights (C) Increased security measures (D) No significant impact 48. Which group is known for its brutal tactics and was a major player in the Syrian Civil War? (A) Hezbollah (B) Al-Qaeda (C) ISIS (D) Taliban 49. What major global event led to heightened security measures worldwide? (A) The Gulf War (B) The Arab Spring (C) The invasion of Iraq (D) The 9/11 attacks 50. What is one of the lasting effects of the War on Terror? (A) Increase in terrorism worldwide (B) Permanent peace in the Middle East (C) Decrease in military spending (D) Enhanced international cooperation