V - Iraq

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What is the capital of Iraq?

  • Mosul
  • Baghdad (correct)
  • Erbil
  • Basra

Which ethnic group makes up the largest portion of Iraq's population?

  • Arab (correct)
  • Farsi
  • Turkmen
  • Kurd

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?

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What was a significant event that occurred in Iraq in 1958?

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What percentage of Iraq's population practices Islam?

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Which agreement established Iraq as a British mandate?

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What was one of the major effects of the nationalization of oil in 1961?

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Which of the following religions has the smallest percentage representation in Iraq?

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In which year did the British occupy Baghdad?

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Which of the following ethnic groups has the smallest representation in Iraq's demographics?

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What was a major consequence of the 1920 San Remo Treaty for Iraq?

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What event marked the overthrow of the Hashemite monarchy in Iraq?

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Which of the following most accurately depicts Iraq's religious demographics?

<p>61% Shia, 34% Sunni, 3.7% Christian (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The nationalization of oil in 1961 led to the establishment of which of the following?

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What characterized the relationship between Iraq and foreign powers throughout history?

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During which period did Baghdad serve as the capital of the Abbasid Empire?

<p>766 until the Mongol invasions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant political structure established in Iraq in 1925?

<p>The establishment of an oil concession agreement. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following agreements solidified the division of influence between the Ottomans and the Safavids over Iraq?

<p>1555 Amasya Agreement (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What demographic trend has significantly influenced Iraq's domestic and foreign policy?

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Flashcards

Iraq's Capital

Baghdad, a city with roughly 9 million people and 23% of the country's population.

Iraq's Ethnic Groups

Predominantly Arab (77%), Kurd (15-20%), Turkmen (1.4%), Farsi (1%), and other minorities.

Iraq's Religion

Mostly Muslim (95.5%), with significant Shia (61%) and Sunni (34%) populations. Other religions exist.

Abbasid Capital

Baghdad, established in 766 by Caliph Abu Ja'far Al Mansour.

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British Mandate

British control over Iraq from the San Remo Treaty (1920) through independence (1932).

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1958 Iraqi Coup

Overthrow of the Hashemite monarchy in a military revolution.

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Nationalization of Oil

Iraq nationalized 95% of its oil resources in 1961, establishing the Iraqi National Oil Company.

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Iraq's Historical Significance

Located between Tigris and Euphrates, a center of ancient civilizations (Sumer, Babylon, Assyria).

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Ottoman Conquest of Iraq

Ottoman Empire captured key cities/areas in the 16th century (bagdad, etc).

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Iraq's Demographics

Ethnic and religious diversity; significant Arab, Kurdish, and other minority groups.

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Iraq's capital

Baghdad, home to 9 million people, representing 23% of Iraq's population.

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Iraq's major ethnic group

Arabs (77% of the population).

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1958 Iraqi coup impact

Overthrew the Hashemite monarchy.

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Iraq's oil nationalization year

1961, encompassing 95% of resources.

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San Remo Treaty (year)

1920, establishing British mandate in Iraq.

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Tigris & Euphrates location

Rivers that centrally locate Iraq, fostering ancient civilizations.

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Abbasid Caliphate's center

Baghdad, established in 766 by Caliph Abu Ja’far Al Mansour.

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Foreign influence on Iraqi oil

Iraq's strategic location and oil made it a target of foreign interest throughout history.

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Iraq's British Mandate Years

From 1920 to 1932, period controlled by British.

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Iraq's major religion

Islam (95.5%), primarily Shia and Sunni.

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