Conflict in the Middle East Answers

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What best characterizes Iraq and Afghanistan today?

Both nations have stable governments.

Both nations are experiencing periods of peace.

Both nations struggle with unrest.

Both nations are ruled by dictators.

Arab forces most likely fought with the United States in the Gulf War because

they wanted greater US influence in the Gulf.

they had a longstanding alliance with the United States

they hoped to invade Iraq for its oil supplies.

they wanted to protect their own resources.

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

They hoped to set off explosions to kill enemy troops and win the war.

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

They wanted to deplete Kuwait’s oil reserves so no one could use them.

They hoped to frighten the Kuwaiti government into surrendering to Iraq.

The Taliban remained in power in Afghanistan until

1996.

1990.

2012.

2001.

Why was the US invasion of Iraq controversial?

Many nations strongly supported the Iraqi government.

Iraq had been an ally to the United States and Europe for many years.

Many did not agree that Iraq presented a terrorist threat.

Iraq was allied with the Taliban, but it was not responsible for 9/11.

Operation Desert Storm was the name of

the ground invasion in Kuwait.

the conflict within Saudi Arabia.

the prewar strategy in Iraq.

the postwar regime in Kuwait.

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