SW Asia History Practice Test (SS7H2a-d)

The United States led an international coalition to liberate which nation during the Persian Gulf War?

• Afghanistan

• Iran

• Iraq

• Kuwait

Answer explanation

During the Persian Gulf War, the United States led a coalition to liberate Kuwait from Iraqi occupation, which began in 1990. The operation aimed to restore Kuwait's sovereignty.

Which of the following put the Europeans in control of parts of SW Asia after the defeat of the Ottoman Empire?

• the Balfour Declaration

•  the Sykes-Picot Agreement

• the Constantinople Agreement

• The San Remo Agreement

Answer explanation

The San Remo Agreement, established in 1920, allocated mandates in the former Ottoman territories, giving Europeans control over parts of SW Asia, unlike the other options which had different contexts or implications.

Which country led the coalition against Iraq in the Persian Gulf War?

• United Kingdom

• France

• United States

• Soviet Union

Answer explanation

The United States led the coalition against Iraq during the Persian Gulf War, which began in 1990 after Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. The U.S. played a central role in organizing and executing military operations.

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SS7H2

The empire that was dismantled following the end of World War I, leading to the creation of several new nations in the Middle East, was the (a)   .

• the British Empire

• the Russian Empire

• the Ottoman Empire

• the Austro-Hungarian Empire

Answer explanation

The Ottoman Empire was dismantled after World War I, resulting in the formation of several new nations in the Middle East. This significant geopolitical change distinguishes it from the other empires listed.

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SS7H2

Which of the following was a primary goal of the United States in the 2003 invasion of Iraq?

• To establish a democratic government

• To find and destroy weapons of mass destruction

• To support the United Nations' sanctions

• To assist Iraq in civil infrastructure development

Answer explanation

The primary goal of the 2003 invasion of Iraq was to find and destroy weapons of mass destruction, which the U.S. government believed Iraq possessed, justifying military action.

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SS7H2

The successor to the Prophet Muhammad should be Ali, who is his cousin and son-in-law, and all future leaders, or caliphs, should be from the bloodline of the prophet.

Which Muslim group or groups would have agreed with the above statement after the death of the Prophet Muhammad?

• Sunni Muslims

• both Shia and Sunni Muslims

• Shia Muslims

• neither Shia nor Sunni Muslims

Answer explanation

Shia Muslims believe that leadership should remain within the Prophet Muhammad's family, specifically through Ali, his cousin and son-in-law. Therefore, they would agree with the statement regarding succession.

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SS7H2

Which country was primarily responsible for the administration of Palestine under the League of Nations mandate system?

• France

• United Kingdom

• Italy

• United States

Answer explanation

The United Kingdom was granted the mandate to administer Palestine by the League of Nations after World War I, making it the primary responsible country for the region during that period.

The conflict in SW Asia primarily driven by territorial disputes is (a)  

• The Syrian Civil War

• The dispute over Kashmir between Pa

• The Israeli/Palestinian conflict

• Tensions between Iran and Saudi Ara

Answer explanation

The Israeli/Palestinian conflict is primarily driven by territorial disputes over land claimed by both Israelis and Palestinians, making it the most significant conflict in SW Asia related to this issue.

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SS7H2

Which event marked the beginning of the Arab-Israeli conflict?

• The 1948 Arab-Israeli War

• The Six-Day War

• The Camp David Accords

• The Yom Kippur War

Answer explanation

The 1948 Arab-Israeli War marked the beginning of the Arab-Israeli conflict, as it was the first major military confrontation following the establishment of Israel, leading to ongoing tensions and hostilities in the region.

What was the primary objective of the United States' military intervention in Afghanistan in 2001?

• To establish a democratic government in Afghanistan

• To capture Osama bin Laden, the leader behind the 9/11 attacks

• To seize control of Afghanistan's natural resources

• To support the Taliban government against Northern Alliance forces

Answer explanation

The primary objective of the U.S. military intervention in Afghanistan in 2001 was to capture Osama bin Laden, who was responsible for the 9/11 attacks, marking a direct response to terrorism.

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SS7H2