1. When did the Falklands War take place?
a) 1980-1981
b) 1982
c) 1990
d) 1979
Answer: b) 1982
Explanation: The Falklands War occurred in 1982 between the United Kingdom and Argentina over the disputed Falkland Islands.
2. Which country did Argentina invade in April 1982, sparking the Falklands War?
a) Chile
b) United Kingdom
c) Uruguay
d) Peru
Answer: b) United Kingdom
Explanation: Argentina invaded the Falkland Islands in April 1982, claiming sovereignty over the islands, which were then a British overseas territory.
3. Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during the Falklands War?
a) Tony Blair
b) Margaret Thatcher
c) Harold Wilson
d) John Major
Answer: b) Margaret Thatcher
Explanation: Margaret Thatcher was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom at the time of the Falklands War, leading the British response.
4. Which British ship famously helped with the liberation of the Falklands Islands?
a) HMS Endurance
b) HMS Sheffield
c) HMS Invincible
d) HMS Hermes
Answer: a) HMS Endurance
Explanation: HMS Endurance was a key British ship during the Falklands conflict, performing crucial reconnaissance and logistical tasks.
5. Which Argentine General led the invasion of the Falkland Islands?
a) Leopoldo Galtieri
b) Jorge Rafael Videla
c) Juan Domingo Perón
d) Ricardo Rojas
Answer: a) Leopoldo Galtieri
Explanation: General Leopoldo Galtieri was the President of Argentina and oversaw the military operation to invade the Falkland Islands in 1982.
6. What was the main reason Argentina claimed the Falkland Islands?
a) Economic resources
b) National pride and sovereignty
c) Strategic military location
d) Cultural ties
Answer: b) National pride and sovereignty
Explanation: Argentina’s main reason for claiming the Falkland Islands was national pride and the desire to assert sovereignty over the territory.
7. Which major conflict did the Falklands War mark the end of in Argentina?
a) The Argentine War of Independence
b) The Dirty War
c) The War of the Triple Alliance
d) The Paraguayan War
Answer: b) The Dirty War
Explanation: The Falklands War marked the end of Argentina’s “Dirty War,” during which the military dictatorship had engaged in a campaign of terror against suspected opponents.
8. Which British aircraft carrier was involved in the Falklands War?
a) HMS Ark Royal
b) HMS Invincible
c) HMS Victory
d) HMS Queen Elizabeth
Answer: b) HMS Invincible
Explanation: HMS Invincible played a central role during the Falklands War, serving as an aircraft carrier in support of the British forces.
9. Which country was neutral during the Falklands War?
a) United States
b) Brazil
c) France
d) Mexico
Answer: b) Brazil
Explanation: Brazil remained neutral during the Falklands War, although it had some political and logistical interactions with both sides.
10. The Battle of Goose Green was fought between British forces and which Argentine military unit?
a) Argentine Marines
b) Argentine Army
c) Argentine Air Force
d) Argentine Navy
Answer: b) Argentine Army
Explanation: The Battle of Goose Green occurred between the British forces and the Argentine Army, resulting in a British victory.
11. Which British general led the land forces during the Falklands War?
a) Bernard Montgomery
b) Michael Rose
c) Jeremy Moore
d) Bernard Law Montgomery
Answer: c) Jeremy Moore
Explanation: General Jeremy Moore was the British commander of the land forces during the Falklands War.
12. What was the name of the British submarine that sank the Argentine cruiser General Belgrano?
a) HMS Conqueror
b) HMS Courageous
c) HMS Vanguard
d) HMS Tartar
Answer: a) HMS Conqueror
Explanation: HMS Conqueror, a British nuclear submarine, sank the Argentine cruiser General Belgrano during the Falklands War, which was a controversial action.
13. Which of the following was a major factor contributing to the Argentine defeat in the Falklands War?
a) Lack of international support
b) Overconfidence
c) Strategic errors and logistical challenges
d) Overwhelming air superiority of Argentina
Answer: c) Strategic errors and logistical challenges
Explanation: Argentina faced significant logistical and strategic problems during the Falklands War, which led to its defeat.
14. What was the outcome of the Falklands War for Argentina?
a) Argentina retained control of the Falklands
b) Argentina’s military dictatorship collapsed
c) Argentina gained international recognition
d) Argentina successfully annexed the Falklands
Answer: b) Argentina’s military dictatorship collapsed
Explanation: After the defeat in the Falklands War, Argentina’s military dictatorship collapsed, leading to the restoration of democracy in the country.
15. Which British ship was the first to be sunk during the Falklands War?
a) HMS Sheffield
b) HMS Coventry
c) HMS Invincible
d) HMS Hermes
Answer: a) HMS Sheffield
Explanation: HMS Sheffield was the first British ship to be sunk during the Falklands War, after being struck by an Argentine Exocet missile.
16. Which Argentine general was held responsible for the invasion of the Falklands?
a) Julio Argentino Roca
b) Leopoldo Galtieri
c) Juan Carlos Onganía
d) Roberto Viola
Answer: b) Leopoldo Galtieri
Explanation: General Leopoldo Galtieri, Argentina’s leader at the time, was held responsible for the decision to invade the Falklands.
17. What was the primary weapon used by the British in their air attacks during the Falklands War?
a) Bombers
b) Exocet missiles
c) Harrier jets
d) Apache helicopters
Answer: c) Harrier jets
Explanation: The British Harrier jets, which were capable of vertical takeoff and landing, played a crucial role in air attacks during the Falklands War.
18. What was the primary aim of Operation Rosario during the Falklands War?
a) To secure the Falkland Islands
b) To repel the British forces
c) To land Argentine forces on South Georgia
d) To destroy British submarines
Answer: a) To secure the Falkland Islands
Explanation: Operation Rosario was the Argentine operation to occupy the Falkland Islands, which led to the start of the war.
19. Which island was the site of the final land battle of the Falklands War?
a) South Georgia
b) East Falkland
c) West Falkland
d) South Sandwich Islands
Answer: b) East Falkland
Explanation: The final land battles of the Falklands War took place on East Falkland, culminating in the British victory.
20. Which country supported Argentina diplomatically during the Falklands War?
a) Brazil
b) United States
c) Cuba
d) France
Answer: c) Cuba
Explanation: Cuba supported Argentina diplomatically during the Falklands War, although it did not provide direct military assistance.
21. What was the name of the Argentine submarine that was sunk by the British forces?
a) ARA San Luis
b) ARA Salta
c) ARA Santa Fe
d) ARA San Juan
Answer: c) ARA Santa Fe
Explanation: The Argentine submarine ARA Santa Fe was attacked and sunk by British forces during the Falklands War.
22. Which event triggered the military conflict between Argentina and the UK in 1982?
a) Argentina’s invasion of South Georgia
b) The British refusal to negotiate over the islands
c) The UK’s decision to station nuclear weapons in the Falklands
d) Argentina’s desire for economic control of the islands
Answer: a) Argentina’s invasion of South Georgia
Explanation: The invasion of South Georgia by Argentina in April 1982 was the catalyst for the Falklands War.
23. Which British Prime Minister made the decision to retake the Falklands Islands?
a) Harold Macmillan
b) Edward Heath
c) Margaret Thatcher
d) Tony Blair
Answer: c) Margaret Thatcher
Explanation: Margaret Thatcher, the British Prime Minister, made the decision to use military force to retake the Falklands after Argentina’s invasion.
24. Which Argentine fighter aircraft posed a significant threat to British forces during the conflict?
a) Mirage III
b) Skyhawk
c) F-4 Phantom
d) Pucará
Answer: b) Skyhawk
Explanation: The Argentine Navy’s A-4 Skyhawk fighter jets were a significant threat to British forces, attacking ships and military positions.
25. How long did the Falklands War last?
a) 6 months
b) 2 months
c) 3 weeks
d) 1 month
Answer: b) 2 months
Explanation: The Falklands War lasted from April 2, 1982, when Argentina invaded, to June 14, 1982, when the conflict ended with British victory.
26. Which British ship was critically damaged but managed to stay operational during the Falklands War?
a) HMS Invincible
b) HMS Hermes
c) HMS Sheffield
d) HMS Endurance
Answer: c) HMS Sheffield
Explanation: HMS Sheffield was struck by an Exocet missile during the Falklands War and critically damaged, becoming the first British ship to be sunk.
27. What was the name of the British operation to retake the Falkland Islands?
a) Operation Blackbird
b) Operation Longshank
c) Operation Corporate
d) Operation Sea Eagle
Answer: c) Operation Corporate
Explanation: Operation Corporate was the British military operation to retake the Falkland Islands from Argentine forces.
28. Which battle was a pivotal point in the British victory in the Falklands War?
a) Battle of Goose Green
b) Battle of the Falkland Sound
c) Battle of Stanley
d) Battle of South Georgia
Answer: a) Battle of Goose Green
Explanation: The Battle of Goose Green was a critical British victory, where Argentine forces were decisively defeated.
29. Which Argentine aircraft was used to launch the famous Exocet missile strikes?
a) Mirage III
b) Super Etendard
c) A-4 Skyhawk
d) Harrier GR3
Answer: b) Super Etendard
Explanation: The Super Etendard aircraft, armed with Exocet missiles, launched several strikes against British ships during the Falklands War.
30. How did the Falklands War influence Argentina’s political landscape?
a) It led to a stronger military government
b) It contributed to the end of military rule in Argentina
c) It strengthened Argentina’s democratic institutions
d) It resulted in the increase of military spending
Answer: b) It contributed to the end of military rule in Argentina
Explanation: The failure in the Falklands War led to the collapse of Argentina’s military dictatorship and paved the way for democratic elections.
