History
Who ruled from 1979-2003?
Saddam Hussein
Who is the current Prime Minister?
Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani
What type of soil does Iraq have?
Rich, fertile soil
What religion is practiced by about 96% of the population?
Islam
What year did Iraq and Iran fight?
1980-1988
Who was the first king in Iraq?
Faisal I
What 2 major rivers flow through Iraq?
The Tigris and Euphrates river
How do men greet each other?
Men often greet each other with handshakes and kisses on the cheek
What is an embargo?
A ban on trade or other commercial activity in a certain country
What year was the last king overthrown?
What is the largest city in Iraq?
Baghdad
What are the 2 official languages in Iraq?
Arabic and Kurdish
When was Baghdad founded?
762 CE
Who was the last king in Iraq?
Faisal II
What is the largest river in Iraq called?
What 2 days are the weekend in Iraq?
Friday and Saturday
Who were the Kurds?
They were Sunni Muslims but had different culture from their Arabic neighbors.
Who is the president of Iraq?
Abdul Latif Rashid
What is the total area of Iraq?
Say kilometers after your answer
438,446 square kilometers
What is the difference between the Shiites and the Sunnis?
The Shiites believed the leader should be a descendant while the Sunnis thought the most qualified person should be the leader.