Saddam Hussein Trivia Bonanza: Test Your Saddam Hussein Knowledge

Updated: Mar 17, 2023

Saddam Hussein, known mononymously as Saddam, was an Iraqi politician and dictator who served as the fifth president of Iraq from 16 July 1979 until 9 April 2003.

This Saddam Hussein quiz is not for the faint of heart! With 25 challenging questions covering a wide range of Saddam Hussein topics, only the most dedicated fans will be able to answer them all correctly. Are you up for the challenge? Challenge yourself and see the results.

Saddam Hussein, known mononymously as Saddam, was an Iraqi politician and dictator who served as the fifth president of Iraq from 16 July 1979 until 9 April 2003.

This Saddam Hussein quiz is not for the faint of heart! With 25 challenging questions covering a wide range of Saddam Hussein topics, only the most dedicated fans will be able to answer them all correctly. Are you up for the challenge? Challenge yourself and see the results.

Where was Saddam Hussein born?

Al Khalis
Barzan
Baghdad
Al-Awja

Saddam Hussein was born in Al-Awja, Iraq.
Al-Awja is a village 8 miles (13 km) south of Tikrit, Iraq on the western bank of the Tigris.

When was Saddam Hussein born?

Apr 28, 1937
Jul 1, 1914
Mar 14, 1903
Jun 18, 1964

What is Saddam Hussein's signature?

Which award did Saddam Hussein receive in 1980?

Detroit Key
Collar Of The Spanish Order Of The Civil Merit
Order Of José Martí
Grand Cross Of The Order Of Isabella The Catholic

Saddam Hussein received a number of awards, a few of which are listed here:

Detroit Key (1980)
Collar Of The Spanish Order Of The Civil Merit (1978)
Order Of José Martí (1978)
Grand Cross Of The Order Of Isabella The Catholic (1974)

The Grand Cross Of The Order Of Isabella The Catholic was awarded to Saddam Hussein in what year?

1977
1970
1969
1974

Saddam Hussein received a number of awards, a few of which are listed here:

Detroit Key (1980)
Collar Of The Spanish Order Of The Civil Merit (1978)
Order Of José Martí (1978)
Grand Cross Of The Order Of Isabella The Catholic (1974)

Which image in this selection shows Saddam Hussein?

What is Saddam Hussein's place of residence?

RAF Habbaniya
Qatar
Baghdad
As-Salam Palace

Saddam Hussein has lived in As-Salam Palace.
The as-Salam Palace, previously a home of former Iraqi president Saddam Hussein.

Could you tell when Saddam Hussein died?

Oct 26, 2020
Sep 19, 1977
Dec 30, 2006
Jan 3, 2020

On Dec 30, 2006, Saddam Hussein passed away at the age of 69.

Saddam Hussein is a citizen of Ba'athist Iraq.
Is this true or false?

True
False

Saddam Hussein holds citizenship in the following countries:

Kingdom Of Iraq
Iraqi Republic (1958–1968)
Ba'athist Iraq

What is Saddam Hussein's height?

186 Centimetre
179 Centimetre
197 Centimetre
199 Centimetre

Where did Saddam Hussein pass away?

Washington, D.C.
Nasiriya
Baghdad International Airport
Kadhimiya

Saddam Hussein passed away in Kadhimiya (Iraq).
Kadhimiya or Kadhimayn is a northern neighbourhood of the city of Baghdad, Iraq.

What is Saddam Hussein's eye colour?

Hazel
Pink
Dark Eyes
Brown

Saddam Hussein's eye color is Brown.

Which positions has Saddam Hussein held?
(Select 2 answers)

First Lady Of Iraq
Foreign Minister
Prime Minister Of Iraq
President Of Iraq

Saddam Hussein holds the following positions :

President Of Iraq (1979-2003)
Prime Minister Of Iraq (1979-1991)
Prime Minister Of Iraq (1994-2003)

Which of the following is a notable work of Saddam Hussein?

Krabat
Ich Bin Ein Berliner
Rock Me Amadeus
Zabibah And The King

A notable work of Saddam Hussein's is Zabibah And The King.
Zabibah and the King is a romance novel, originally published anonymously in Iraq in 2000, that was written by Saddam Hussein.

Which of the followng conflicts was Saddam Hussein involved in?
(Select 2 answers)

Arab Spring
Invasion Of Kuwait
Iraqi Invasion Of Iran
Anglo-Iraqi War

Saddam Hussein participated in following conflicts:

Iran–Iraq War
Invasion Of Kuwait
Gulf War
Iraq War
1991 Iraqi Uprisings
Iraqi–Kurdish Conflict
Kurdish Rebellion Of 1983
Iraqi Invasion Of Iran

Which are Saddam Hussein's military ranks?
(Select 2 answers)

Commanding Officer
Commander
Marshal
Mushir

Saddam Hussein's military ranks included:

Mushir
Marshal

Which of the following two branches of the military has Saddam Hussein served in?
(Select 2 answers)

Republican Guard
Iraqi Armed Forces
Iraqi Army
Popular Mobilization Forces

Saddam Hussein served in following branches:

Iraqi Armed Forces
Republican Guard

Where did Saddam Hussein attend school?
(select 2 answers)

Iraqi Military Academy Rustamiyah
University Of Technology, Iraq
Nolan Catholic High School
Cairo University

Saddam Hussein was educated are the following institutions:

Cairo University
(1960- )
Nolan Catholic High School

Which of the following crimes was Saddam Hussein convicted of?
(Select 2 answers)

Crime Against Humanity
Genocide
Murder
Lospalos Case

Saddam Hussein was convicted of the following crimes:

Crime Against Humanity
Genocide
Ethnic Cleansing
War Crime

Can you tell where Saddam Hussein is buried?

Al-Awja
Erbil Governorate
Baghdad
Madaba Governorate

Saddam Hussein was buried in Al-Awja , Saladin GovernorateIraq. Al-Awja is a village 8 miles (13 km) south of Tikrit, Iraq on the western bank of the Tigris.

What is/was Saddam Hussein's political party?

Baath Party
Arab Socialist Baath Party – Iraq Region
Independent Politician
Mostqel

Saddam Hussein has been a member of Baath Party.
The Arab Socialist Baʿath Party was a political party founded in Syria by Mishel ʿAflaq, Ṣalāḥ al-Dīn al-Bītār, and associates of Zaki al-ʾArsūzī.

What was the manner of Saddam Hussein's death?

Death In Battle
Natural Causes
Homicide
Capital Punishment

What are Saddam Hussein's most famous occupations?[br](Select 2 answers)

What are Saddam Hussein's most famous occupations?
(Select 2 answers)

Military Officer
Civil Servant
Writer
Military Personnel

What is Saddam Hussein's religion or worldview?

Sunni Islam
Islam
Chaldean Catholic Church
Muslim

Saddam Hussein's religion is Sunni Islam.
Sunni Islam is the largest branch of Islam, followed by 85–90% of the world's Muslims.

What was the reason for Saddam Hussein's passing?

Airstrike
Ballistic Trauma
Myocardial Infarction
Hanging

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