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ASSIGNMENT: Conflicts In The Middle East

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 29mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Palestinians opposed its creation.

a)

Iran

b)

Israel

c)

Shiites

d)

Gaza Strip

2.

Iraqi Sunnis are in conflict with this religious group in Iran.

a)

Iran

b)

Israel

c)

Shiites

d)

Gaza Strip

3.

What was the reason for the recent 8-year war between Iran & Iraq (1980-1988)?

a)

fresh water from the Tigris River

b)

oil-rich territory

c)

who should lead Islam

d)

threats against the Kurds

4.

According to this map, this country is a major Sunni power in this region.

a)

Iran

b)

Israel

c)

Saudi Arabia

d)

Oman

5.

According to this map, this country is a major Shia power in this region.

a)

Egypt

b)

Saudi Arabia

c)

Iraq

d)

Iran

6.

This is a site of continual conflict between Israelis & Palestinians.

a)

Iran

b)

Iraq

c)

Istanbul

d)

Gaza Strip

7.

Before I was overthrown & executed, I tried to eliminate the entire Kurdish population in my country of Iraq. Who am I?

a)

George Bush

b)

Adolf Hitler

c)

Theodore Herzl

d)

Saddam Hussein

8.

MATCHING: Decide who was most likely to make each statement.

a)

Palestinians

1.

“We live in continual conflict with the Israelis in the Gaza Strip.”

b)

Iraqis

2.

“We have to do something about this. Turkeys’ factories are polluting our drinking water!”

c)

Christians

3.

"We follow the teachings of Jesus Christ. He is not just a prophet; he is the Son of God.”

d)

Saudis

4.

“Oh, you want to support Israel in this war? No oil for you, United States!”

9.

MATCHING: Decide who was most likely to make each statement.

a)

Arabs

1.

“We call the Middle East home. In fact, we are the largest ethnic group in the Middle East.”

b)

Saudis

2.

"Our government regulations are too restrictive, and we just can’t find enough skilled workers.”

c)

Israelis

3.

“We do not have a large supply of oil, however, we do have a strong economy."

d)

Turks

4.

“We wish everyone in the world would use the lira as currency."

10.

MATCHING: Decide who was most likely to make each statement.

a)

Kurds

1.

“We did not get our own land when the Europeans partitioned the region & now, we are persecuted."

b)

French & British

2.

"We have done great work dividing up this land. The Sunnis & Shiites should be happy."

c)

Sunnis

3.

“We are Muslim & believe that the leader of Islam should be one most capable."

d)

Shiites

4.

“We are Muslim & believe that the leader of Islam should be a descendant of Muhammad."