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Middle East History
Wars
Politics
100
This Nation State was established in 1948.
What is Israel?
200
This Iraqi president was removed from power in 2003 when the U.S. invaded Iraq with several allies.
Who is Saddam Hussein?
200
This war began in response to Saddam Hussein's invasion of Kuwait in 1990.
What is the Persian Gulf War?
200

Located in Northern Iraq, Iran, and Turkey, this group of people have been in the area for over 1,000 years.

Who are the Kurds?

300
This man was the master-mind behind the attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001.
Who is Osama Bin Laden?
300
The USA sent forces to this country to find those responsible for the attacks on 9/11.
What is Afghanistan?
400

Like most religions, Islam is divided into sects. These are the largest two.

Who are the Shia and Sunni?

400

Fundamentalist Muslim group from Afghanistan that imposes strict rules on the population?

Who are the Taliban?

400
These are the two reasons for the continuing conflict in the Middle East.
What are land and religion?
500
This was the name of the area now known as Israel prior to World War 2.
What is Palestine?