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Conflict in the Middle East — Quiz

Question 11 • World History CR

Why did Saddam Hussein use weapons of mass destruction against Kurdish people and Shiite Muslims?

Answer
A
They started a turf war within Iraq’s borders.
B
They rebelled against Saddam Hussein’s rule.
C
They sided with Kuwait in the Persian Gulf War.
D
They plotted to give control of Iraq to Saudi Arabia.

Explanation

Saddam Hussein used chemical weapons and other forms of mass violence to suppress groups challenging his government. Kurdish people and Shiite Muslims rebelled against his rule, so choice C is correct. The other choices do not explain the uprisings he sought to crush.

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