History of SW Asia

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_____ is to Iraq as _____ is to al-Qaeda.

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Saddam Hussein, Osama bin Laden

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What is the United States’ main economic interest in Southwest Asia? Options: tourism, trade routes, selling American-made products, oil

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oil

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Why did the United States bomb and invade Afghanistan in 2001?

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The U.S. believed the government of Afghanistan was offering safety to al-Qaeda, the organization that attacked the United States on September 11, 2001.

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Which of the events is described in the list? US is attacked on September 11th, 2001 US invades country harboring terrorists responsible for 9/11 US overthrows Taliban government

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Invasion of Afghanistan

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Why is the US involved in the Middle East?

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protection against terrorism and oil interests

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What is the correct order of US wars in the Middle East? Options: Operation Desert Storm--> Operation Iraqi Freedom--> Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom--> Operation Iraqi Freedom--> Operation Desert Storm, Operation Desert Storm--> Operation Enduring Freedom --> Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom--> Operation Iranian Freedom--> Operation Desert Storm

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Operation Desert Storm--> Operation Enduring Freedom --> Operation Iraqi Freedom

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Operation Enduring Freedom began in response to which event?

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9/11 terrorist attacks

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The leader of Al-Qaeda targeted during Operation Enduring Freedom was:

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Osama bin Laden

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Which international coalition played a significant role in Operation Enduring Freedom? Options: NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization), United Nations, African Union, OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries)

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United Nations

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Which country provided the primary military force for the early stages of Operation Enduring Freedom?

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United States