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Quiz about Tulsi Gabbard
Quiz about Tulsi Gabbard

Tulsi Gabbard Trivia Quiz


Tulsi Gabbard is a candidate for President of the United States in the 2020 presidential election. Learn more about this rising star, who is challenging dogmas held by the establishment in both the Democratic and Republican parties.

A multiple-choice quiz by mulligas. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
mulligas
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
397,931
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
151
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Question 1 of 10
1. What state does Tulsi Gabbard hail from? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. To what religion did Tulsi Gabbard convert as a teenager? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. On what major issue did Tulsi Gabbard change her position when she ran for congress in 2012? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Tulsi Gabbard served in what branch of the Armed Forces during the Iraq War? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. In 2017, Tulsi Gabbard was criticized for meeting with what foreign leader while visiting his home country? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Tulsi Gabbard is a devotee of what sport, which is popular in her home state? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Tulsi Gabbard ran for president in the 2020 US election as a member of what party? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. In 2019 Tulsi Gabbard held what office? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Tulsi Gabbard's 2020 presidential platform contained support for all of the below positions except one? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Tulsi Gabbard has praised which controversial foreign leader, and met with him during a visit by that leader to the United States in 2014? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What state does Tulsi Gabbard hail from?

Answer: Hawaii

Tulsi Gabbard was born in Tutuila, the main island of Samoa and has lived in Hawaii since she was two years old.
2. To what religion did Tulsi Gabbard convert as a teenager?

Answer: Hinduism

Tulsi Gabbard decided to become a Hindu as a teenager. Her mother also converted to Hinduism. Her father is a Roman Catholic who has been a lector in his church.
3. On what major issue did Tulsi Gabbard change her position when she ran for congress in 2012?

Answer: Gay Rights

Tulsi Gabbard used to be opposed to Gay Rights, having worked for her father's organization that opposed gay rights and promoted conversion therapy which claimed to cure gays. In the state legislature, Gabbard opposed civil unions for Hawaii.

However, by the time Gabbard ran for congress in 2012, she announced that she had changed her position, and apologized to LGBT organizations for her past comments and positions on that issue. In Congress, she supported pro- LGBT issues such as supporting the repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act and the Employment Non-Discrimination Act.
4. Tulsi Gabbard served in what branch of the Armed Forces during the Iraq War?

Answer: Hawaii Army National Guard

In April 2003, while still in the Hawaii state legislature, Tulsi Gabbard enlisted in the Hawaii Army National Guard. She served a 12 month tour of duty in Iraq as a specialist. As of 2019, Gabbard is a major in the Hawaii National Guard.
5. In 2017, Tulsi Gabbard was criticized for meeting with what foreign leader while visiting his home country?

Answer: Bashar Assad

Tulsi Gabbard met with Syrian president Bashar Assad while visiting Syria in 2017. Gabbard has expressed skepticism of whether Bashar Assad was actually responsible for chemical weapons attacks during the Syrian Civil War, and opposes military strikes and other interference in Syria. Gabbard has been criticized by many in both the Democratic and Republican parties for this position.
6. Tulsi Gabbard is a devotee of what sport, which is popular in her home state?

Answer: Surfing

Tulsi Gabbard is an avid surfer. Gabbard also practices the Brazilian martial art Capoeira.
7. Tulsi Gabbard ran for president in the 2020 US election as a member of what party?

Answer: Democratic Party

Tulsi Gabbard ran in the Democratic presidential primaries.
8. In 2019 Tulsi Gabbard held what office?

Answer: Congresswoman

Tulsi Gabbard was a Congresswoman from Hawaii. Gabbard was first elected to congress in 2012 and was the first Samoan American and first Hindu elected to Congress.
9. Tulsi Gabbard's 2020 presidential platform contained support for all of the below positions except one?

Answer: The U.S. joining the Trans Pacific Partnership

Gabbard opposed the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
10. Tulsi Gabbard has praised which controversial foreign leader, and met with him during a visit by that leader to the United States in 2014?

Answer: Narendra Modi

Tulsi Gabbard has praised current Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and opposed a resolution criticizing Modi for his human rights record. Modi has been criticized by many people in the US and around the world for supporting Hindu nationalism and not supporting human rights.
Source: Author mulligas

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