U.S. Interests in the Middle East

A tourist is someone who:

• travels for pleasure or leisure

• works in a foreign country

• studies abroad

• lives permanently in a new place

What was discovered in the Middle East that the U.S. needed?

• Oil

• Gold

• Natural Gas

• Diamonds

The U.S. supports which country in SW Asia?

• Saudi Arabia

• Iran

• Syria

• Yemen

During the 21st century, what has the U.S. focused on in the Middle East?

• Promoting democracy and human rights

• Counterterrorism and military intervention

• Economic development and trade

• Environmental sustainability

What was the cause of this conflict?

• Economic disparity

• Territorial disputes

• Cultural differences

• Political power struggle

WMDs are:

• Weapons of Mass Destruction

• World Medical Devices

• Wireless Mobile Devices

• Wide Market Distribution

Which of the following are examples of WMDs?

• Nuclear weapons

• Chemical weapons

• Biological weapons

• All of the above

What was the date that 19 terrorists attacked the United States?

• September 11, 2001

• October 12, 2000

• August 7, 1998

• February 26, 1993

Who was this (name and title)?

• Osama bin Laden, leader of al-Qaeda

• Saddam Hussein, former President of Iraq

• Muammar Gaddafi, former Libyan leader

• Ayman al-Zawahiri, former al-Qaeda deputy

The Taliban are a group known for:

• Being a political and military organization in Afghanistan

• Being a global humanitarian organization

• Being a technology company

• Being a sports team