War on Terror

Which group took control of Afghanistan in the mid-1990s, creating a safe haven for terrorists?

Who was the leader of Iraq during the US invasion?

What does the term Mujahideen literally mean?

• Islamic scholars

• Government officials

• People engaged in Jihad

• Peace negotiators

What does the term Caliphate refer to?

• A modern form of government

• An economic system

• An Islamic form of government

• A cultural movement

Who formed Al-Qaeda and was responsible for plotting the September 11 attacks in 2001?

• Saddam Hussein

• George W. Bush

• Tony Blair

• Osama bin Laden

Who was US President from 2001-2009?

What action did UK PM Tony Blair take in relation to the 'war on terror'?

• He formed Al-Qaeda

• He invaded Iran in 1980

• He supported the US invasion of Iraq

• He limited American involvement in international affairs

Who founded Al-Qaeda and in which year?

• The Taliban in 1994

• Osama bin Laden in 1988

• Mujahideen in 1988

• Soviet forces in 1979

What was a common aim of both Al-Qaeda and the Taliban according to the text?

• To fight Soviet forces

• To impose strict Sharia law

• To arm the Mujahideen

• To create a settlement with Pakistan

Who was the UK Prime Minister after 9/11 and during the Iraq War?