Wars in the Middle East and the Rise of Terrorism

Wars in the Middle East and the Rise of Terrorism

9th Grade

7 Qs

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Wars in the Middle East and the Rise of Terrorism

Wars in the Middle East and the Rise of Terrorism

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7 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary reason Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait in 1990?

To retaliate against Kuwait's military aggression

To establish a new government in Kuwait

To expand his territory for personal gain

To pay off Iraq's debts by controlling Kuwait's oil wells

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which countries were part of the U.N.-supported military coalition to liberate Kuwait in 1990?

China, Russia, and Japan

Saudi Arabia, the U.K., and Egypt

Canada, Mexico, and Brazil

France, Germany, and Italy

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main goal of the coalition forces in the Gulf War of 1991?

To free Kuwait from Iraqi occupation

To capture Saddam Hussein

To take control of oil reserves in Iraq

To start a new government in the Middle East

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the leader of al-Qaeda responsible for the 9/11 attacks?

Tony Blair

Saddam Hussein

George W. Bush

Osama bin Laden

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main cause of the Afghanistan War that began in 2001?

To retaliate against Iraq for the 9/11 attacks

To establish U.S. bases in the Middle East

To find weapons of mass destruction

To remove the Taliban and al-Qaeda from power

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event triggered the U.S. and Britain to invade Iraq in 2003?

Iraq's invasion of Saudi Arabia

A direct attack on the United States

Economic sanctions against Iraq by the U.N.

Allegations of weapons of mass destruction and terrorism sponsorship

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the Iraq War concerning Saddam Hussein?

Saddam fled the country and lived in exile

Saddam remained in power until his natural death

Saddam established a democratic government

Saddam was captured and executed