Wars in the Middle East and the Rise of Terrorism

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

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

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

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

• Tony Blair

• Saddam Hussein

• George W. Bush

• Osama bin Laden

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

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

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