After World War I
Which 2 groups fight over land constantly in the Middle East?
Jews (Israeli) and Arabs (Palestinians)
What is the United States' main economic interest in the Middle East?
Oil
The UN inspection team went into Iraq to inspect ____________________________.
weapons of mass destruction (nuclear weapons/WMDs)
What is the term for the state-sponsored, systematic genocide of the Jewish people during World War II?
Holocaust
In what year was Israel created?
1948
In which war did the US and other countries join to help Kuwait against Iraq?
Persian Gulf War
When (month, day, year) did terrorists attack the World Trade Center and the Pentagon?
September 11, 2001
What large empire broke up after World War I
Ottoman Empire
Name a reason that the Jews wanted to settle in Palestine.
religious connection to the land, sacred holy sites, they were forced out by the Romans originally
Which European country originally ruled the area of Palestine after the countries were partitioned?
Great Britain
What caused the US to invade Afghanistan?
US believed that the government was supporting Al Qaeda and Osama bin Laden
Who drew up the boundaries for the new countries after World War I?
European governments (France, GB, Italy)
What is the term for hatred of the Jews?
anti-Semitism
How did the Arabs feel about the creation of Israel?
They did not support it
Who was the Iraqi dictator from 1979-2003?
Saddam Hussein
This leader of Al Qaeda is suspected to be behind the terrorist attack on the US and other countries.
Osama bin Laden
Name a problem that occurred after partitioning new countries.
Ethnic groups were divided, enemies were forced to live near each other, countries were not consulted when the divisions happened
What is the name of the international movement for the establishment of a Jewish national homeland?
Zionism
Why did many countries in the UN support the creation of Israel?
Many felt that the Jews deserved their support after their suffering during the Holocaust
Why did Iraq invade Kuwait?
to gain control of the oil fields and reserves
Why did the US invade Iraq?
US believed Iraq was developing nuclear weapons and aiding terrorists