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What is the capital of Iraq?
What is the capital of Iraq?
- Mosul
- Baghdad (correct)
- Erbil
- Basra
Which ethnic group makes up the largest portion of Iraq's population?
Which ethnic group makes up the largest portion of Iraq's population?
- Arab (correct)
- Farsi
- Turkmen
- Kurd
What year did Iraq gain nominal independence?
What year did Iraq gain nominal independence?
- 1945
- 1920
- 1958
- 1932 (correct)
During which period was Baghdad established as the capital of the Abbasid Caliphate?
During which period was Baghdad established as the capital of the Abbasid Caliphate?
What was a significant event that occurred in Iraq in 1958?
What was a significant event that occurred in Iraq in 1958?
What percentage of Iraq's population practices Islam?
What percentage of Iraq's population practices Islam?
Which agreement established Iraq as a British mandate?
Which agreement established Iraq as a British mandate?
What was one of the major effects of the nationalization of oil in 1961?
What was one of the major effects of the nationalization of oil in 1961?
Which of the following religions has the smallest percentage representation in Iraq?
Which of the following religions has the smallest percentage representation in Iraq?
In which year did the British occupy Baghdad?
In which year did the British occupy Baghdad?
Which of the following ethnic groups has the smallest representation in Iraq's demographics?
Which of the following ethnic groups has the smallest representation in Iraq's demographics?
What was a major consequence of the 1920 San Remo Treaty for Iraq?
What was a major consequence of the 1920 San Remo Treaty for Iraq?
What event marked the overthrow of the Hashemite monarchy in Iraq?
What event marked the overthrow of the Hashemite monarchy in Iraq?
Which of the following most accurately depicts Iraq's religious demographics?
Which of the following most accurately depicts Iraq's religious demographics?
The nationalization of oil in 1961 led to the establishment of which of the following?
The nationalization of oil in 1961 led to the establishment of which of the following?
What characterized the relationship between Iraq and foreign powers throughout history?
What characterized the relationship between Iraq and foreign powers throughout history?
During which period did Baghdad serve as the capital of the Abbasid Empire?
During which period did Baghdad serve as the capital of the Abbasid Empire?
What was a significant political structure established in Iraq in 1925?
What was a significant political structure established in Iraq in 1925?
Which of the following agreements solidified the division of influence between the Ottomans and the Safavids over Iraq?
Which of the following agreements solidified the division of influence between the Ottomans and the Safavids over Iraq?
What demographic trend has significantly influenced Iraq's domestic and foreign policy?
What demographic trend has significantly influenced Iraq's domestic and foreign policy?
Flashcards
Iraq's Capital
Iraq's Capital
Baghdad, a city with roughly 9 million people and 23% of the country's population.
Iraq's Ethnic Groups
Iraq's Ethnic Groups
Predominantly Arab (77%), Kurd (15-20%), Turkmen (1.4%), Farsi (1%), and other minorities.
Iraq's Religion
Iraq's Religion
Mostly Muslim (95.5%), with significant Shia (61%) and Sunni (34%) populations. Other religions exist.
Abbasid Capital
Abbasid Capital
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British Mandate
British Mandate
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1958 Iraqi Coup
1958 Iraqi Coup
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Nationalization of Oil
Nationalization of Oil
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Iraq's Historical Significance
Iraq's Historical Significance
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Ottoman Conquest of Iraq
Ottoman Conquest of Iraq
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Iraq's Demographics
Iraq's Demographics
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Iraq's capital
Iraq's capital
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Iraq's major ethnic group
Iraq's major ethnic group
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1958 Iraqi coup impact
1958 Iraqi coup impact
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Iraq's oil nationalization year
Iraq's oil nationalization year
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San Remo Treaty (year)
San Remo Treaty (year)
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Tigris & Euphrates location
Tigris & Euphrates location
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Abbasid Caliphate's center
Abbasid Caliphate's center
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Foreign influence on Iraqi oil
Foreign influence on Iraqi oil
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Iraq's British Mandate Years
Iraq's British Mandate Years
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Iraq's major religion
Iraq's major religion
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