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WorksheetsSomalia - Failed State Article Quiz
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
Which part of Africa is Somalia located in?
East Africa
North Africa
West Africa
Southern Africa
Somalia is a country where people generally share one language, one religion, one culture.
True
False
What is the official religion of Somalia?
Islam
Buddhism
Christianity
Judaism
Somalia has not had a fully functional government since 1991.
True
False
Somalian conflict is based off of ____.
Religion
Ethnicity or Race
Clan
None of these answers.
Who was the last functioning president of Somalia, with control over the country?
Siad Barre
Farad Adid
Ahmed Abdi Godane
None of these answers.
The U.S. mission in 1992-93 was successful in Somalia.
True
False
What caused the famine in Somalia during the 90s?
Continued clan conflicts.
President Barre burned the reserve crops.
The failed U.S. mission led to a civil war.
War with Kenya.
What does Al Shabaab mean in Arabic?
The army
The students
The youth
The chosen ones
Despite having a small population, why is Somalia considered a threat in the international community?
Because of its natural resources.
Because of its strong navy.
Because of the threat of terrorism.
Because of the ties with Russia.
Why are so many people resorting to pirating in Somalia?
To establish clan dominance.
Because of the influence of the U.S.
To help retake Somaliland.
Because of the lack of resources and poverty.
What is the definition of a failed state?
A government that is strong.
A lack of any government.
A government that changed from democracy to another form.
An authoritarian government.
