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What does the acronym PLO stand for?
What does the acronym PLO stand for?
Which group emerged in Afghanistan in the mid-1990s known for its strict interpretation of Islamic law?
Which group emerged in Afghanistan in the mid-1990s known for its strict interpretation of Islamic law?
How many major wars are commonly referred to as the Iraq Wars?
How many major wars are commonly referred to as the Iraq Wars?
Osama Bin Laden is best known for founding which organization?
Osama Bin Laden is best known for founding which organization?
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The USS Cole was the target of a terrorist attack in which year?
The USS Cole was the target of a terrorist attack in which year?
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Study Notes
Acronyms and Organizations
- PLO stands for Palestinian Liberation Organization
- Taliban emerged in Afghanistan in the mid-1990s, known for strict Islamic law.
- Al-Qaeda is a militant Islamist organization.
- ISIS/ISIL aims to establish a state based on Sharia law.
Terrorism and Conflicts
- The USS Cole was bombed in 2002.
- The Iran Hostage Crisis occurred during Jimmy Carter's presidency.
- The Iraq Wars are comprised of two major wars.
- Osama Bin Laden founded Al-Qaeda.
- Saddam Hussein was the leader of Iraq.
- The USS Cole was the target of a terrorist attack.
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Test your knowledge on acronyms and notable organizations involved in global conflicts. This quiz covers key events, important figures, and significant terrorist groups from various historical contexts. Are you aware of the impacts these factions have had on international relations?
