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The Contemporary Eastern Hemisphere: Independence and Conflict — Test

Question 9 • World History and Geography

Why did Saudi Arabia fear an Iraqi invasion?

Answer
A
Saudi Arabia was Kuwait’s closest ally.
B
Iraq invaded nearby Kuwait for its oil.
C
Iran and Iraq were at war near the Saudi border.
D
Iraq attacked ships in Saudi Arabian waters.

Explanation

Iraq’s 1990 invasion of neighboring Kuwait showed Saudi Arabia that Iraq was willing to use force to seize a nearby oil-rich country. Because Saudi Arabia also had vast oil resources and shared a border with Iraq, it feared that it might be invaded next. The best choice is “Iraq invaded nearby Kuwait for its oil.”

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