Middle East Current Events

Question 1

In what nation did the Arab Spring begin?

Accepted Answer

Tunisia

Question 2

How do the Arab nations feel about Israel?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely hate it!

Question 3

Which major World Power has begun intervening in Syria (beside the US)?

Accepted Answer

Russia

Question 4

Which Middle Eastern nation has nuclear aspirations that constantly concern the US?

Accepted Answer

Iran

Question 5

In 2011, Libya was swept into Civil War. What was the outcome?

Accepted Answer

The dictator was overthrown and new government established

Question 6

What nation did the US invade in 2003?

Accepted Answer

Iraq

Question 7

Name of the extremist religious/military group that is taking over parts of Syria and Iraq.

Accepted Answer

ISIS

Question 8

What percentage of the Middle East population is Muslim?

Accepted Answer

93%

Question 9

Which Middle Eastern Nation is NOT home to a US Military Base?

Accepted Answer

Lebanon

Question 10

Which Middle Eastern nation is in the midst of a highly deadly civil war?

Accepted Answer

Syria

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