Iraq & Kuwait
Iraq invaded which country?
Kuwait
Which place is NOT a conflict site?
Mecca
What empire broke up after WWI?
Ottoman Empire
When did terrorists attack the World Trade Center?
2001
Why was Israel created?
Many felt that Jews deserved help because they suffered so much in the Holocaust.
What was the main reason for the US invasion of Iraq?
The US believed Iraq was developing nuclear weapons and offering aid to terrorist groups like al-Qaeda.
What group of people has NOT been involved in land conflicts?
Persians
Who drew the new boundaries in the Middle East?
British and French politicians
How does the US view Middle Eastern terrorist groups?
It sees them as a threat to US security.
What problems arose from the new boundaries?
The new countries included people who did not have much in common.
Why did Iraq invade Kuwait?
To gain control of oil fields and access to the Persian Gulf.
What led to the creation of Israel?
Many felt that Jews deserved help because they suffered so much in the Holocaust.
What was the international response to the Holocaust?
The establishment of Israel.
What caused the US to invade Afghanistan in 2001?
The US believed Afghanistan’s government was offering safety to al-Qaeda and Osama bin Laden.
Why did Great Britain influence the Middle East?
To keep its influence and secure valuable oil resources.
What year did Iraq invade Kuwait?
1990
How did Arabs feel about Israel?
They rejected it and thought it was unfair to them.
What was the purpose of the UN inspection in Iraq?
Finding and destroying weapons of mass destruction.
Who did Iraq use chemical weapons on?
They had used them on the Kurds.
What UN motion was denied regarding Palestine?
The United Nations denied the motion to divide Palestine into two separate states.
What international coalition helped Kuwait?
The United States and allied forces.
What is anti-Semitism?
Hatred of the Jews.
What was the major issue with the new countries formed?
The new countries included people who did not have much in common.
Why did the US go to war in 2003?
They believed Iraq was developing nuclear weapons and offering aid to terrorist groups like al-Qaeda.
What is Zionism?
The international movement for the establishment of a Jewish national homeland.