Conflict in the Middle East

Question 1

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 2

After the attacks of September 11, 2001, the United States demanded that

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Afghanistan’s Taliban government turn over Osama bin Laden.

Question 3

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

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Involvement in Middle Eastern affairs

Question 4

The Department of Homeland Security was created to

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protect the United States from terrorist attacks.

Question 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

Al-QaedaThe TalibanSaddam HusseinOsama bin Laden

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The Taliban

Question 9

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

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New York City and Washington, DC.

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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