Iraq's Early 20th Century Identity and Politics

Iraq's Early 20th Century Identity and Politics

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Geography, Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video explores the complex history of the Kingdom of Iraq, highlighting its geographical challenges, the influence of the Ottoman Empire, and the discrimination faced by the Shiite majority. It discusses the Hashemite rule, the creation of Iraq from Ottoman provinces, and the lack of a unified national identity. The 1920 revolt and British influence leading to Iraq's independence are examined, along with King Faisal's observations on the country's fragmented society. Elie Kedourie's analysis of Iraq's legitimacy and the appeal of Arab unity concludes the discussion.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What geographical feature made centralized governance in Iraq more challenging compared to Egypt?

The presence of deserts

The Euphrates and Tigris rivers

The lack of a coastline

The dense forests

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Under Ottoman rule, why were the Shi'ites in Iraq considered disloyal?

They were allied with the British

They were suspected of loyalty to Shi'ite Persia

They refused to pay taxes

They supported the Kurds

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which three Ottoman provinces were combined to form the Kingdom of Iraq?

Mecca, Medina, and Jeddah

Cairo, Alexandria, and Luxor

Aleppo, Damascus, and Beirut

Basra, Baghdad, and Mosul

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary identity of people in Iraq during the early 1920s?

British

By their sect, ethnicity, or tribe

Arab

Iraqi

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason for the 1920 revolt in Iraq?

A struggle for religious supremacy

A conflict with neighboring countries

A reaction to British rule

A demand for economic reforms

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was installed as the king of Iraq in 1921?

King Abdullah

King Saud

King Faisal

King Hussein

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which group in Iraq was striving for autonomy or secession?

The Shi'ites

The Christians

The Kurds

The Sunnis

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