QZZ: Understanding Hezbollah

What is Hezbollah's relationship with Iran?

• Hezbollah takes orders from Iran.

• Hezbollah is a completely independent group.

• Hezbollah is allied with the United States.

• Hezbollah is a branch of the Lebanese government.

What does the name 'Hezbollah' mean?

• Party of Peace

• Party of God

• Party of Lebanon

• Party of Freedom

Which factor did NOT contribute to the rise of Hezbollah?

• The support from the United States

• The Israeli invasion of Lebanon

• The Iranian revolution

• The Shia community's marginalization

What significant change occurred for Hezbollah in the early 1990s?

• It became a major political power in Lebanon.

• It stopped all military activities.

• It disbanded its military wing.

• It allied with the United States.

How does Hezbollah justify keeping its weapons after the civil war?

• To support the United Nations

• To continue fighting Israel

• To protect against foreign invasions

• To fight against the Lebanese government

What is a key reason for Hezbollah's appeal in Lebanon?

• Its focus on environmental issues

• Its ability to stand up to Israel

• Its economic policies

• Its alliance with the United States

What is the 'axis of resistance'?

• A coalition of Western countries

• A trade agreement in the Middle East

• A network of groups supported by Iran

• A peacekeeping mission in Lebanon

What is a potential consequence of the current conflict between Hezbollah and Israel?

• A full-blown war and wider regional conflict

• Israel's withdrawal from the region

• Hezbollah's disarmament

• A peace treaty between Hezbollah and Israel