Conflict in the Middle East

Question 1

Why did Saudi Arabia fear an Iraqi invasion?

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Iraq invaded nearby Kuwait for its oil.

Question 2

Why was the US invasion of Iraq controversial?

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Many did not agree that Iraq presented a terrorist threat.

Question 3

After the attacks of September 11, 2001, the United States demanded that

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Afghanistan’s Taliban government turn over Osama bin Laden.

Question 4

Which statements about Saddam Hussein are accurate? Select three answers.He was a dictator.He was president of Iran.He was overthrown.He invaded Iraq in 1980.He committed war crimes.

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He was a dictator.; He was overthrown.; He committed war crimes.

Question 5

What is a coalition?

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a political alliance

Question 6

The Department of Homeland Security was created to

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protect the United States from terrorist attacks.

Question 7

What best characterizes Iraq and Afghanistan today?

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Both nations struggle with unrest.

Question 8

At the end of the Persian Gulf War, what did Iraq agree to do? Select two answers.eliminate any long-range missiles it possessedremove President Saddam Hussein from powerrecognize Kuwait’s right to exist independentlyprotect Saudi Arabia from attacks on its oil supplyhelp restore Kuwait’s economy to its prewar state

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eliminate any long-range missiles it possessed; recognize Kuwait’s right to exist independently

Question 9

How did al-Qaeda get its start?

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as a force against Soviet invasion of Afghanistan

Question 10

Al-QaedaThe TalibanSaddam HusseinOsama bin Laden

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The Taliban

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