Conflict in the Middle East

Question 1

How does the UN authorize member states to handle Iraq?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C: to use all means necessary to uphold the resolution

Question 2

Why does President Bush believe that military action is the best course to restore peace and liberate Kuwait?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: Peaceful negotiations and sanctions have failed to produce results.

Question 3

According to his speech, why has President Bush ordered military strikes in Afghanistan?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: The Taliban has allowed terrorists to operate out of Afghanistan.

Question 4

What does bin Laden view as the great hypocrisy with respect to Muslim nations?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: The world is outraged by violent actions against Westerners, but not by those against Muslim nations and people.

Question 5

What was the primary goal of US forces in Iraq in 2003?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C: to rid the nation of weapons of mass destruction

Question 6

Why does Mullah Omar argue that Afghanistan is not responsible for the September 11 attacks on the United States? Choose three correct answers.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: Afghanistan does not have the resources.; C: Bin Laden is not that powerful.; E: Bin Laden had not been given permission to use Afghan territory against other countries.

Question 7

What reasons does Hussein offer for Iraq invading Kuwait? Choose three correct answers.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: to obtain freedom for Kuwaitis; C: in response to American military maneuvers in Kuwait; E: in response to Kuwait lowering oil prices

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