Conflict in the Middle East

Question 1

How did al-Qaeda get its start?

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as a force against Soviet invasion of Afghanistan

Question 2

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 3

What best characterizes Iraq and Afghanistan today?

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Both nations struggle with unrest.

Question 4

Al-Qaeda’s main targets on September 11, 2001, were

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New York City and Washington, DC.

Question 5

What was the most likely motivation for Iraqis to set fire to oil wells in Kuwait?

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They wanted revenge when they were forced to retreat from Kuwait.

Question 6

The Department of Homeland Security was created to

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protect the United States from terrorist attacks.

Question 7

Why did Saudi Arabia fear an Iraqi invasion?

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Iraq invaded nearby Kuwait for its oil.

Question 8

By attacking the USS Cole, al-Qaeda ultimately aimed to

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send a violent warning message to the United States.

Question 9

Al-QaedaThe TalibanSaddam HusseinOsama bin Laden

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The Taliban

Question 10

What was the source of al-Qaeda’s hostility toward the West?

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Involvement in Middle Eastern affairs

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