Kurdish Forces retake key strategic town of Sinjar with support from British Airstrikes

Kurdish Forces retake key strategic town of Sinjar with support from British Airstrikes

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The video covers the conflict in Sinjar, highlighting the role of coalition airstrikes and infantry in combating the Islamic State. It details the involvement of Yazidi volunteers and the Kurdish victory, emphasizing the strategic importance of Sinjar. The defeat of the Islamic State is seen as a significant step in the broader campaign against the group.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial role of coalition airstrikes in the conflict in Sinjar?

To provide humanitarian aid

To target Islamic State positions

To evacuate civilians

To establish a no-fly zone

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main task of the Peshmerga and their allies in Sinjar?

To evacuate civilians from the area

To negotiate peace with the Islamic State

To eliminate Islamic State snipers

To rebuild the city's infrastructure

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the Yazidi volunteers contribute to the conflict in Sinjar?

By organizing protests

By negotiating with the Islamic State

By joining the final push against the Islamic State

By providing medical aid

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the significance of capturing an Islamic State prisoner in Sinjar?

It resulted in international sanctions

It led to immediate peace talks

It was a symbolic victory for the Kurds

It marked the end of the conflict

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the impact of the death of Mohammed Emwazi on the conflict?

It had no impact

It boosted the morale of the Islamic State

It led to increased recruitment for the Islamic State

It was a significant blow to the Islamic State