The Palestinian uprising against Israeli occupation of the West Bank and Gaza Strip, beginning in 1987.
What is the Intifada
100
Who are the Taliban?
What is a group of Muslims who took power after the Soviet defeat and instituted strict laws (especially for women)
100
Following the revolution, Iran was invaded by ______ . Explain the reason for the attack?
What is Iraq, because they feared the revolution might spread to their country. Also a belief that Iran was weak after their revolution.
100
Revolution in this country began when a fruit vendor burned himself to protest the governments harassment.
What is Tunisia
100
This militant group rose to power to support Palestinian rights by using terrorist methods, today this group has evolved and now speaks for the people of Palestine and acknowledges Israel.
What is PLO (Palestinian Liberation Organization)
200
Israel acquired the Sinai Peninsula, West Bank and East Jerusalem during
What is the Six Day War
200
What led to the Soviet defeat in Afghanistan
What is U.S. support and the use of SAM or Stinger Missiles, which brought down Soviet Aircraft
200
Who took power after the Shah left the country?
Who is Ayatollah Khomeini
200
Following the arrest and torture of students accused of graffiti, the people rose in in protest. The government is still in control of the country.
What is Syria
200
What is the name for laws based on Islam?
What is Sharia Law
300
This goal of this movement was to create a Jewish homeland
What is Zionism
300
This group of holy warriors were supported by the U.S. in their war against the Soviets
What is the Mujahedeen
300
Saddam Hussein was leader of what political party?
What is the Baath Party
300
A peaceful uprising in this country led to the downfall of its leader, but problems still exist with the newly elected government.
What is Egypt
300
This militant organization, based out of Lebanon, works against the government of Israel
What is Hezbollah
400
A British government official made this statement promising the creation of a Jewish Homeland
What is the Balfour Declaration
400
Many Afganistan fighters used this word to describe their holy war against the Soviets
What is Jihad
400
What led to the release of the U.S. Hostages?
What is the election of U.S. President Ronald Reagan
400
An uprising in this country led to a government response that forced the U.N. to help support the rebels and bring down its leader.
What is Libya
400
Why did Saddam believe he had the right to invade Kuwait?
What is the policy of Kuwait to not follow OPEC's Rules
Belief that Kuwait was part of Iraq
To control the oil fields in Kuwait
500
This meeting resulted in the first Arab nation to recognize Israel's right to exist. Name the agreement and which nation.
What is the Camp David Accords: Egypt
500
Following the U.S. attacks in 2000, which group is currently in control of the government:
Extra Points: Name the current leader of the Afghan government.
What is the Northern Alliance: Led by Hamid Karzai
500
What was the White Revolution
What is an attempt by the Shah to bring reforms and western changes to Iran including taking land from religious groups and giving women more rights
500
The uprising in this country led to the rise of Al Qaeda and has produced many problems today?