Multiple choice

The Persian Gulf war was started in the year

  1. 1953

  2. 1969

  3. 1957

  4. 1990

  5. 1995
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Persian Gulf War (Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm) began in August 1990 when Iraq invaded Kuwait, with combat operations starting in January 1991. 1990 (D) marks the invasion, while 1953 (A), 1969 (B), 1957 (C), and 1995 (E) are incorrect.

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