Unit 2 Review

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Which of these statements BEST describes "the Taliban"? Options: the political party of Saddam Hussein that was toppled in 2003, the ruling party of Afghanistan toppled by U.S. forces in late 2001, the terrorist group responsible for the attacks on September 11, 2001, part of the "Axis of Evil" as identified in President Bush's State of the Union address in 2002

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the ruling party of Afghanistan toppled by U.S. forces in late 2001

Answer explanation

The Taliban refers to the ruling party of Afghanistan that was toppled by U.S. forces in late 2001.

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The primary cause of the first Gulf War (1990-1991) was

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the Iraqi army's sudden invasion of Kuwait.

Answer explanation

The first Gulf War (1990-1991) was primarily caused by the Iraqi army's sudden invasion of Kuwait.

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The conflict over space between Israel and Palestine is MOSTLY due to

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religious issues.

Answer explanation

The conflict between Israel and Palestine is primarily due to religious issues.

Front

Following the end of the "Mandate System" the Middle East

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fell into violence along political and religious lines.

Answer explanation

After the Mandate System, the Middle East fell into violence along political and religious lines.

Front

What was the name of the political movement dedicated to establishing a Jewish homeland in Palestine?

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Zionism

Answer explanation

Zionism was the political movement dedicated to establishing a Jewish homeland in Palestine. It aimed to address the need for a Jewish state and promote Jewish self-determination.

Front

The stated purposes of the war in Iraq that began in 2003 involve all of the following EXCEPT: promote freedom in the region, foster democracy in Iraq, prevent an attack on the United States.

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restoring self-rule to Kuwait.

Answer explanation

The war in Iraq that began in 2003 had the stated purposes of promoting freedom in the region, fostering democracy in Iraq, and preventing an attack on the United States. However, it did not involve restoring self-rule to Kuwait.

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What is the most pressing challenge facing the Middle East in terms of its water supply?

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general scarcity

Answer explanation

The most pressing challenge facing the Middle East in terms of its water supply is general scarcity.

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The water supply in the Middle East is being threatened by climate changes, shrinking aquifers, and overpopulation. What is MOST LIKELY the biggest challenge in finding a way for the nations there to cooperate to solve these problems?

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The nations involved have a history of solving conflict through warfare.

Answer explanation

The biggest challenge in finding a way for the nations in the Middle East to cooperate is their history of solving conflict through warfare.

Front

According to this chart, which country would be MOST likely to face a water crisis? Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Turkey

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Jordan

Answer explanation

According to the chart, Jordan would be MOST likely to face a water crisis.

Front

One way that wealthier more urbanized countries like Saudi Arabia have dealt with the lack of freshwater is through

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desalination

Answer explanation

Wealthier countries like Saudi Arabia have dealt with the lack of freshwater through desalination, which is the correct choice.