The Early 2000s

Question 1

After the 9/11 attacks, rescue workers called the remains of the World Trade Center __________.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Ground Zero

Question 2

Which terrorist group claimed responsibility for the 9/11 attacks?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

al-Qaeda

Question 3

The deployment of Oklahoma’s _____ Infantry Brigade into Afghanistan and Iraq is the largest of its kind since the 1950s.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

45th

Question 4

Which dictator did American forces remove from power with the support of Oklahoma troops during the war on terror?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Saddam Hussein

Question 5

Which Air Force base specializes in training pilots for in-flight refueling missions?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Altus

Question 6

Which Oklahoman led both the 2001 invasion of Afghanistan and the 2003 Iraq invasion?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Tommy Franks

Question 7

What was significant about the death of Fire Chief Ray Downey during the collapse of the World Trade Center?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

He had served as a pivotal worker in the rescue of survivors of the Oklahoma City bombing.

Question 8

What city was the original target of the hijacked Flight 93, which crash-landed in Pennsylvania?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Washington, DC

Question 9

Which of the following statements about the war in Afghanistan is false?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

All US troops were pulled out of Afghanistan in May 2011.

Question 10

Tinker Air Force Base is located in the __________ region of Oklahoma

Revolt · Accepted Answer

central

The Early 2000s Answers