Kurds and the rise of Kurdistan

What was the initial meaning of the word kurd?

• The Sun

• Nomad

• Mountains

Under which Dynasty were the Kurds at the peak of their power?

• The Umayyad

• The Abbasid

• The Ayyubids

What was one of the reasons the Kurds stayes loyal to the Ottomnas after WWII?

• Fear of the Russians

• Complete independence and autonomy promised by the Ottomans

• Socio-economic interests

What did the Turkish government call their Kurdish population?

• Settlers

• Mountain Turks

• East Turks

Which of the following is the all-female militia part of the Syrian Democratic Forces?

• PYD

• YPG

• YPJ

In which state have the Kurds managed to achieve the most autonomy?

• Iraq

• Syria

• Iran

In which four countries Kurds constitute the largest ethnic majority groups?

• Iran, Syria, Turkey, Iraq

• Iraq, Lebanon,Turkey, Syria

• Iran, Turkey, Iraq, Germany

Which of the following are factors sustaining Kurdish nationalism?

• Globalization

• Access to resources

• International support

• Terrorism

In which of the following states Kurdish language is allowed in official affairs and schools?

• Iran

• Iraq

• Turkey