The Yugoslav Wars

Description: The Yugoslav Wars were a series of armed conflicts that took place in the former Yugoslavia from 1991 to 2001. The wars resulted in the breakup of the country and the creation of several new states. This quiz will test your knowledge of the Yugoslav Wars.
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What was the name of the Yugoslav president during the breakup of the country?

  1. Slobodan Milošević

  2. Franjo Tuđman

  3. Alija Izetbegović

  4. Vojislav Koštunica


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Slobodan Milošević was the president of Yugoslavia from 1989 to 1997. He was a key figure in the breakup of the country and was later indicted for war crimes by the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia.

Which country was the first to declare independence from Yugoslavia?

  1. Slovenia

  2. Croatia

  3. Bosnia and Herzegovina

  4. Macedonia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Slovenia was the first country to declare independence from Yugoslavia on June 25, 1991. This was followed by Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Macedonia.

What was the name of the war that took place in Bosnia and Herzegovina from 1992 to 1995?

  1. The Bosnian War

  2. The Croatian War of Independence

  3. The Kosovo War

  4. The Macedonian War


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Bosnian War was a conflict between Bosniaks, Croats, and Serbs in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The war resulted in the deaths of over 100,000 people and the displacement of millions more.

What was the name of the peace agreement that ended the Bosnian War?

  1. The Dayton Agreement

  2. The Paris Agreement

  3. The London Agreement

  4. The Geneva Agreement


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Dayton Agreement was a peace agreement that was signed in Dayton, Ohio, in 1995. The agreement ended the Bosnian War and created a new constitution for Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Which country was the last to declare independence from Yugoslavia?

  1. Slovenia

  2. Croatia

  3. Bosnia and Herzegovina

  4. Macedonia


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Macedonia was the last country to declare independence from Yugoslavia on September 8, 1991.

What was the name of the war that took place in Kosovo from 1998 to 1999?

  1. The Kosovo War

  2. The Macedonian War

  3. The Montenegrin War

  4. The Serbian War


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kosovo War was a conflict between ethnic Albanians and Serbs in Kosovo. The war resulted in the deaths of over 10,000 people and the displacement of hundreds of thousands more.

What was the name of the peace agreement that ended the Kosovo War?

  1. The Kumanovo Agreement

  2. The Rambouillet Agreement

  3. The Paris Agreement

  4. The London Agreement


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kumanovo Agreement was a peace agreement that was signed in Kumanovo, Macedonia, in 1999. The agreement ended the Kosovo War and led to the withdrawal of Serbian forces from Kosovo.

Which country was the last to leave the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia?

  1. Serbia

  2. Montenegro

  3. Kosovo

  4. Macedonia


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Montenegro was the last country to leave the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia on June 3, 2006.

How many people died in the Yugoslav Wars?

  1. Over 100,000

  2. Over 200,000

  3. Over 300,000

  4. Over 400,000


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The exact number of people who died in the Yugoslav Wars is unknown, but it is estimated that over 100,000 people were killed.

How many people were displaced from their homes during the Yugoslav Wars?

  1. Over 1 million

  2. Over 2 million

  3. Over 3 million

  4. Over 4 million


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The exact number of people who were displaced from their homes during the Yugoslav Wars is unknown, but it is estimated that over 2 million people were displaced.

What was the name of the international tribunal that was established to prosecute war crimes committed during the Yugoslav Wars?

  1. The International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia

  2. The International Criminal Court

  3. The European Court of Human Rights

  4. The United Nations War Crimes Commission


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia was established in 1993 to prosecute war crimes committed during the Yugoslav Wars. The tribunal has convicted over 160 people for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide.

What was the name of the United Nations peacekeeping force that was deployed to Bosnia and Herzegovina during the Bosnian War?

  1. UNPROFOR

  2. UNMIBH

  3. UNMIK

  4. UNSCOM


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

UNPROFOR was the United Nations peacekeeping force that was deployed to Bosnia and Herzegovina during the Bosnian War. The force was deployed in 1992 and remained in the country until 1995.

What was the name of the United Nations peacekeeping force that was deployed to Kosovo after the Kosovo War?

  1. UNPROFOR

  2. UNMIBH

  3. UNMIK

  4. UNSCOM


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

UNMIK was the United Nations peacekeeping force that was deployed to Kosovo after the Kosovo War. The force was deployed in 1999 and remained in the country until 2018.

What was the name of the United Nations peacekeeping force that was deployed to Macedonia after the Macedonian War?

  1. UNPROFOR

  2. UNMIBH

  3. UNMIK

  4. UNPREDEP


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

UNPREDEP was the United Nations peacekeeping force that was deployed to Macedonia after the Macedonian War. The force was deployed in 1995 and remained in the country until 1999.

What was the name of the United Nations peacekeeping force that was deployed to Montenegro after the Montenegrin War?

  1. UNPROFOR

  2. UNMIBH

  3. UNMIK

  4. UNMOP


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

UNMOP was the United Nations peacekeeping force that was deployed to Montenegro after the Montenegrin War. The force was deployed in 1999 and remained in the country until 2002.

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