Middle Eastern Conflicts and Political Movements: A Comprehensive Overview

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Sociology - Middle Eastern Studies

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What occurred in 1990 when Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait, leading to U.S. military intervention?

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What movement, led by Theodor Herzl, aimed to rebuild a Jewish state in the holy land?

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Who was the Jewish writer/storyteller that encouraged European Jews to settle in Palestine?

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What was the 1987 uprising of Palestinian teenagers against Israeli soldiers known as?

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What term describes an injury inflicted in return for one suffered, often greater than the initial harm?

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What group, founded by Yasser Arafat, used bombings and hijackings to bring attention to their cause?

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What is the term for people who flee their homeland to seek safety elsewhere?

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What state was created in 1948, leading to ongoing conflict with Palestine?

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What is the Islamic militant organization that gained control of the Gaza Strip in 2007?

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What conflict began with Saddam Hussein's invasion in 1980, lasting eight years?

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What is the term for a government run by religious leaders, exemplified by Iran?

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Where did the Soviet Union invade in 1979, leading to U.S. support for local rebels?

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What organization used oil as a diplomatic weapon in 1973, causing shortages in the U.S.?

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What term describes the Cold War race to control the Middle East by the U.S. and Soviet Union?

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Which Middle Eastern country is known for its large oil supply and religious conflicts?

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What event in 1979 led to the overthrow of Shah Reza Pahlavi by Shiite fundamentalists?

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What did Nasser promote in 1962 to strengthen Arab nations after imperialism?

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Where did a civil war occur in the 1970s and 1980s, involving Christian and Muslim militias?

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What is the body of law based on the Koran that regulates various aspects of Muslim life?

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Who was the Egyptian President known for modernizing Egypt and nationalizing the Suez Canal?

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What is the term for the nationalist movement aiming to unify all Arabs into one state?

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What term describes Muslims practicing traditional ways without modernization?

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What state continuously fights Israel for control of the West Bank, Gaza Strip, and Golan Heights?

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What 100-mile waterway connects the Mediterranean and Red Seas, central to world trade?

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What was the main cause of the Arab-Israeli conflicts from 1948 to 1973?

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In Iran, what event in 1979 led to a return to traditional customs and Islamic fundamentalism?

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Which country is the best example of a democratically elected government in the Middle East?

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During the 1980s, what disrupted the economic development of Iran and Iraq?

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What is a major result of the Palestinian efforts to establish a homeland?

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What was the result of Shah Reza Pahlavi failing to meet the social and political needs in Iran?

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Who supports traditional Muslim teachings?

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What is a major similarity between Kemal Ataturk, Gamal Nasser, and Shah Reza Pahlavi?

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What is a major stumbling block in settling the Palestinian-Israeli conflict?

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What is a major similarity between Kemal Ataturk and Yasser Arafat?

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What was formed to determine the supply of oil on the world market?

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What illustrates the effect of oil on world politics in 1990?

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What was built to increase trade between the Middle East, Europe, and Asia?

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How were the Sepoy Mutiny, Boxer Rebellion, and Islamic Revolution similar?

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Which two countries were interested in Egypt in the mid-19th century due to its strategic location?

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Why is the Middle East globally important today?

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Why did President George W. Bush invade Iraq in 2003?

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Whose goal would it be to install governments that strictly follow the Shariah?

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Why has Jerusalem been a stumbling block in peace negotiations between Arabs and Israel?

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In the 1990-1991 Persian Gulf War, what was the goal of the US-led coalition?

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What Egyptian leader nationalized the Suez Canal in 1956?

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Besides Iran, in which conservative Middle Eastern country do Islamic women have less freedom?

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In 1973, why did Arab members of OPEC block oil shipments to the US?

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What are the two major results of the War in Iraq that began in 2003?

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Who led the Shiite fundamentalists in their takeover of Iran?

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Why were the fundamentalists upset with Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi?

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What is the goal of ISIS, both as a terrorist group and a military organization?

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What Syrian dictator supports ISIS and provides refuge for them?

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Which Palestinian-occupied territory does Hamas have political control of?

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What was the event called when Arab nations attempted to overthrow dictators for democracy?

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What was the result of the revolution that took place in Egypt in 2011?

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How is the invasion of Afghanistan in 1979 an example of superpower rivalry?

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What is one of the most public early actions by the PLO to gain international attention?

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What Islamic fundamentalist organization was founded as a result of the Intifada?

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How are the two invasions of Afghanistan (1979 and 2001) connected?

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Which Middle Eastern country is a theocracy, run by religious leaders?

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