1. Iraq Quiz Review Which group in Iraq can be described as living in the North, has some oil & water, and makes up 20% of the population of Iraq? The Kurds

2. Which group in Iraq can be described as living in the South, has oil & water, and makes up 60% of the population of Iraq? Which group in Iraq can be described as living in the South, has oil & water, and makes up 60% of the population of Iraq? The Shia (Shi’ite) The Shia (Shi’ite)

3. Which group in Iraq can be described as living in the Central Part of Iraq, has Little oil & water, makes up 20% of the population of Iraq and have controlled the area for the last 1200 years? Which group in Iraq can be described as living in the Central Part of Iraq, has Little oil & water, makes up 20% of the population of Iraq and have controlled the area for the last 1200 years? The Sunni The Sunni

4. What was the original belief that separated the Sunni Muslims from the Shia Muslims? What was the original belief that separated the Sunni Muslims from the Shia Muslims? Sunni believed that the leader of the Muslim faith should be elected while the Shia believe it should be by blood line. Sunni believed that the leader of the Muslim faith should be elected while the Shia believe it should be by blood line.

5. In regards to America’s relationship to the world, describe the Bush Doctrine. In regards to America’s relationship to the world, describe the Bush Doctrine. The U.S. will attack 1 st any country that poses a threat to the security of the U.S. or its allies. The U.S. will attack 1 st any country that poses a threat to the security of the U.S. or its allies.

6. What has been the cost of the war in regards to casualties? What has been the cost of the war in regards to casualties? Over 4200 Americans killed Over 4200 Americans killed Over 30,000 wounded Over 30,000 wounded Over 60,000 Iraqis Killed Over 60,000 Iraqis Killed Spent over 650 billion dollars Spent over 650 billion dollars

7. What are 3 provisions in President Obama’s new Plan in regards to Iraq? What are 3 provisions in President Obama’s new Plan in regards to Iraq? 1. Be down to 25,000-30,000 troops by the end of 2010 2. Be out of Iraq by 2011 3. Iraqi army and Police take over more responsibility.

8. What was the effect of the Iran/Iraq war? What was the effect of the Iran/Iraq war? Iraq becomes financially hurt, Saddam loses some power and over a million people die in the conflict. Iraq becomes financially hurt, Saddam loses some power and over a million people die in the conflict.

9. What were the 3 reasons that President Bush (Jr) gave to attack Iraq in 2003? What were the 3 reasons that President Bush (Jr) gave to attack Iraq in 2003? 1. Saddam was developing nuclear weapons. 2. Saddam had chemical/biological weapons. 3. Saddam stop allowing UN inspectors into Iraq.

10. What initially occurred in Iraq after the US invaded and Saddam was removed from power? What initially occurred in Iraq after the US invaded and Saddam was removed from power? Without out Saddam’s forces people begin to loot and ethnic violence breaks out Without out Saddam’s forces people begin to loot and ethnic violence breaks out

11. What were the 3 goals of the Ba’ath party? What were the 3 goals of the Ba’ath party? 1. Socialism 2. Secularism 3. Pan-Arabism; The whole region becoming one Arab nation.

12. Why did Saddam film torture sessions and then show it to the Iraqi people? Why did Saddam film torture sessions and then show it to the Iraqi people? To instill fear into the population. To instill fear into the population. Which of Saddam’s sons was a better dancer; Uday or Qusay? Which of Saddam’s sons was a better dancer; Uday or Qusay? Uday Uday

13. Which two groups did Saddam continue to abuse during his reign? Which two groups did Saddam continue to abuse during his reign? The Shia and the Kurds. The Shia and the Kurds. Why did the US get involved in the first Gulf War? Why did the US get involved in the first Gulf War? Saddam invaded Kuwait Saddam invaded Kuwait

14. What happened to Saddam’s two sons during the 2 nd Gulf War? What happened to Saddam’s two sons during the 2 nd Gulf War? Killed in a gun battle and then shown on TV to the Iraqi people so they knew they were dead. Killed in a gun battle and then shown on TV to the Iraqi people so they knew they were dead. What weapon did Saddam use on Kurdish villages in the North? What weapon did Saddam use on Kurdish villages in the North? Mustard Gas Mustard Gas