Conflict in the Middle East

Question 1

The Taliban remained in power in Afghanistan until

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2001.

Question 2

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

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send a violent warning message to the United States.

Question 3

Why did Saddam Hussein use weapons of mass destruction against Kurdish people and Shiite Muslims?

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They rebelled against Saddam Hussein’s rule.

Question 4

What best characterizes Iraq and Afghanistan today?

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Both nations struggle with unrest.

Question 5

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 6

Why did Saudi Arabia fear an Iraqi invasion?

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Iraq invaded nearby Kuwait for its oil.

Question 7

How did al-Qaeda get its start?

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as a force against Soviet invasion of Afghanistan

Question 8

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 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

Operation Desert Storm was the name of

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the ground invasion in Kuwait.

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