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1
This president of Iraq led an invasion of Iran in 1979. After failing in Iraq he turned in attention to Kuwait.
Saddam Hussein
President Morsi
Hussein Mubarak
Muhammad Ali
2
Which city is considered the holiest city in Islam?
Jerusalem
Cairo
Medina
Mecca
3
The Coptic Christians are the largest Christian group in Lebanon.
False
True
4
Gadhafi was overthrown by rebels in this country as a result of the Arab Spring
Egypt
Libya
Kenya
Yeman
5
This country is plagued with widespread malnutrition and civil war. It's occupied by the Houthi rebels.
Turkey
Libya
Yemen
Syria
6
What is the significance of Mohammed Bouazizi?
Both, blue and yellow
Egyptian Journalist
Tunisian Street Vendor
"Sparked" the Arab Spring
7
Who was Ayatollah Khomeini?
An opponent of the Shah
Leader of the 1979 Iranian Revolution
Shia Muslim Cleric
All of the above
8
Coptic Christians are persecuted in which Middle Eastern Country?
Egypt
Iran
Iraq
Turkey
9
Who had control of Palestine before the United Nations took over?
The Americans
The British
The Irish
The French
10
The Shah of Iran was in support of secularization.
True
False
11
What was the name of the agreement that split the Middle East?
Baker-Rupp Agreement
Sykes-Picot
Wilson-Picot
Sykes-Arnold
12
How would you describe the regime of Saddam Hussein?
Open to foreign powers and ideas
Stressed freedom of speech and press
Based off fear
Peaceful
13
What is the holy book of Islam?
Bhagavad Gita
Qur'an / Koran
Torah
Bible
14
What did Saddam Hussain do to the Kurdish people?
Destroyed their villages with chemical gas attacks
Sent them to France to be used as slave labor
Placed them in a privilidged position in his cabinet
Provided them with free land to establish a semi-autonomous state
15
Ishmael is the chosen son of Abraham for which Abrahamic Religion?
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
Both, red and yellow
16
Why are Christians leaving the Middle East?
They are being persecuted
They are a minority
Both, red and green
Overpopulation
17
The Consortium Agreement of 1954....
Made Jerusalem an international city run by the United Nations
Allowed foreign companies to have 40% of Iran's oil
Provided women the right to drive in Saudi Arabia
Approved the validation of the new Tunisian Constitution
18
Shia Muslims believe that the rightful successor to Muhammad was:
Abu Bakr
Umar
Ali, Muhammad’s cousin and son-in-law
Uthman
19
Why did the United States and UK facilitate Operation Ajax?
Start the Arab Spring
To improve foreign relations with Iran
Stop Iran from Nationalizing their oil
Stop ISIS from expanding
20
The Golden Age of Islam is credited with advancements of many things except...
Medicine
Translations to Greek
defeating the mongols in war
Astronomy
21
President Assad used chemical weapons against those who opposed in in this country...
Yemen
Libya
Syria
Tunisia
22
The martyrdom of Hussain at the battle of Karbala is essential for what group?
Christianity
Sunni
Orthodox Jews
Shia
23
The ongoing conflict between Israelis and Palestinians is mainly about:
Religious holidays
Water rights
Trade agreements
Border control and land claims
24
What 2 countries split the Middle East after World War II?
France and UK
Germany and France
Iraq and Spain
UK and United States
25
Which is NOT one of the 5 pillars of Islam?
Faith in one god and Muhammad's message
Fasting during Ramadan
Visiting Mr. Stacknicks classroom
The Hajj or pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in one's lifetime
