Conflict in the Middle East

Question 1

What best characterizes Iraq and Afghanistan today?

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Both nations struggle with unrest.

Question 2

On what basis did al-Qaeda most likely choose its first American bombing targets?

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The targets were in Africa, which is not far from the Middle East.

Question 3

What is a coalition?

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a political alliance

Question 4

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

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New York City and Washington, DC.

Question 5

Why did Saudi Arabia fear an Iraqi invasion?

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Iraq invaded nearby Kuwait for its oil.

Question 6

Why was the US invasion of Iraq controversial?

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Many did not agree that Iraq presented a terrorist threat.

Question 7

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 8

The Taliban remained in power in Afghanistan until

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2001.

Question 9

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 10

How did al-Qaeda get its start?

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as a force against Soviet invasion of Afghanistan

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