Conflict in the Middle East Flashcards
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The Taliban remained in power in Afghanistan until?

  • 1996
  • 2001 (correct)
  • 2012
  • 1990
  • Why did Saddam Hussein use weapons of mass destruction against the Kurdish people and Shiite Muslims?

    They rebelled against Saddam Hussein's rule.

    Why did Saudi Arabia fear an Iraqi invasion?

    Iraq invaded nearby Kuwait for its oil.

    By attacking the USS Cole, al-Qaeda ultimately aimed to?

    <p>send a violent warning message to the United States.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Department of Homeland Security was created to?

    <p>protect the United States from terrorist attacks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    On what basis did al-Qaeda most likely choose its first American bombing targets?

    <p>The targets were in Africa, which is not far from the Middle East.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    As part of the war on terror, what action did the United States take in Afghanistan?

    <p>It drove the Taliban out of power.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Operation Desert Storm was the name of?

    <p>the ground invasion in Kuwait.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At the end of the Persian Gulf War, what did Iraq agree to do? Check all that apply.

    <p>eliminate any long-range missiles it possessed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What best characterizes Iraq and Afghanistan today?

    <p>Both nations struggle with unrest.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    After the attacks of September 11, 2001, the United States demanded that?

    <p>Afghanistan's Taliban government turn over Osama bin Laden.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Arab forces most likely fought with the United States in the Gulf War because?

    <p>they wanted to protect their own resources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was the U.S. invasion of Iraq controversial?

    <p>Many did not agree that Iraq presented a terrorist threat.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Al-Qaeda's main targets on September 11, 2001, were?

    <p>New York City and Washington, DC.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Taliban Control in Afghanistan

    • The Taliban ruled Afghanistan until 2001, when they were overthrown following the U.S. invasion.

    Saddam Hussein and Weapons of Mass Destruction

    • Saddam Hussein targeted Kurdish people and Shiite Muslims with weapons of mass destruction because they rebelled against his regime.

    Saudi Arabia's Fears During Gulf War

    • Saudi Arabia was concerned about potential Iraqi invasion due to Iraq’s prior invasion of Kuwait for oil resources.

    Al-Qaeda’s Motivations

    • The attack on the USS Cole by al-Qaeda was intended to send a violent warning to the United States.

    Creation of the Department of Homeland Security

    • The Department of Homeland Security was established to protect the United States from terrorist attacks following 9/11.

    Al-Qaeda's Target Selection

    • Al-Qaeda’s first American bombing targets were chosen because they were located in Africa, which is close to the Middle East.

    U.S. Actions in Afghanistan

    • As part of the war on terror, the U.S. successfully drove the Taliban out of power in Afghanistan.

    Operation Desert Storm

    • Operation Desert Storm refers specifically to the ground invasion in Kuwait during the Gulf War.

    Iraq's Agreements Post-Persian Gulf War

    • At the end of the Persian Gulf War, Iraq agreed to eliminate any long-range missiles and recognize Kuwait’s right to exist independently.

    Current Situation in Iraq and Afghanistan

    • Both Iraq and Afghanistan continue to struggle with unrest and instability in their governments.

    U.S. Demands Post-9/11 Attacks

    • After the September 11 attacks, the U.S. demanded that the Taliban government in Afghanistan turn over Osama bin Laden.

    Arab Forces in the Gulf War

    • Arab forces allied with the United States during the Gulf War primarily to protect their own resources.

    Controversy Over U.S. Invasion of Iraq

    • The U.S. invasion of Iraq was controversial as many disagreed that Iraq posed a significant terrorist threat.

    Al-Qaeda's September 11 Targets

    • On September 11, 2001, al-Qaeda targeted New York City and Washington, D.C. as key locations for their coordinated attacks.

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    Test your knowledge on key events and figures related to conflict in the Middle East with these flashcards. This quiz covers significant topics such as the Taliban's power timeline and Saddam Hussein's actions against different groups. Challenge yourself and deepen your understanding of this complex region.

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