Quiz on Iraqi Culture and History

What event in 2003 caused significant damage to the National Museum in Baghdad?

• A natural disaster

• A U.S. invasion

• A local protest

• An economic crisis

What did looters steal from the National Museum after the 2003 invasion?

• Paintings and sculptures

• Statues, pottery, and gold

• Books and manuscripts

• Musical instruments

Which sport is associated with the National Stadium in Baghdad?

• Basketball

• Baseball

• Soccer

• Tennis

What nickname is given to the Iraqi national soccer team?

• The Lions of Mesopotamia

• The Tigers of Babylon

• The Eagles of Assyria

• The Falcons of Baghdad

When did the Iraqi national team return to Al Shaab stadium?

• 2005

• 2008

• 2010

• 2012

How many musicians were in the Iraqi National Symphony Orchestra by 2010?

• 50

• 70

• 90

• 110

What was a challenge faced by the Iraqi National Symphony Orchestra during the war years?

• Lack of funding

• Difficulty in carrying instruments safely

• Shortage of sheet music

• Poor acoustics in venues

What was the National Museum's status after many stolen items were returned?

• Fully operational

• Open to the public

• Partially restored

• Permanently closed

What year was the Iraqi National Symphony Orchestra organized?

• 1920s

• 1940s

• 1960s

• 1980s

What was the reason given by conservatives for attacking the orchestra?

• It was too expensive

• It was "anti-religious"

• It was not traditional

• It was too modern