The Middle EastThe Middle EastStudy GameStudy Game

Unit 2Unit 2

According to Osama Bin Laden According to Osama Bin Laden why did al Qaeda attack on 911?why did al Qaeda attack on 911?

1.Because of how the US treats the Muslim World,

2.Using Saudi Arabia for a staging ground in the first Gulf War

3.Continued support of Israel, the thieves of Palestine

What is the most dominant ethnic group in Southwest Asia (Middle

East)?

Arabs

What was the Holocaust?What was the Holocaust?

The murder of 6 millions of European Jews during World War II

What modern day country is the home to What modern day country is the home to those who call themselves the Persians?those who call themselves the Persians?

Iran

Which religion do most people Which religion do most people in Southwest Asia practicein Southwest Asia practice

Islam

When did the rule of The Ottoman empire end??

At the end of WW I

What is Zionism?What is Zionism?

The belief that Jews deserved to return to a homeland in

Zion where they had lived in Biblical times

What is the name of the agency that created the State

of Israel as a homeland for the Jews?

The United Nations

What organization sets the price of oil?

OPECOPECThe organization of petroleum The organization of petroleum

exporting countriesexporting countries

How did Palestinians feel about How did Palestinians feel about the new state of Israel?the new state of Israel?

They rejected it as unfair to them

Which war was Operation Desert Storm?

Persian Gulf War I

When the Ottoman Empire ended, Who drew up the Boundaries for

the new country’s created ?

European Politicians

When were the Countries of When were the Countries of Jordan and Iraq created?Jordan and Iraq created?

World War I

When did Operation Desert When did Operation Desert Storm begin?Storm begin?

After Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait/1991

Any Jewish settlements in the West Bank is Any Jewish settlements in the West Bank is considered what by the Palestinians? considered what by the Palestinians?

An invasion of their land

In which country are the Gaza Strip In which country are the Gaza Strip and the West Bank located?and the West Bank located?

Israel

What has happened to many of the What has happened to many of the Palestinians refugees since 1948 ?Palestinians refugees since 1948 ?

Many still live in refugee camps

When did Israel gain control of the Sinai When did Israel gain control of the Sinai peninsula?peninsula?

After the six day war with the Arabs

Who ruled Palestine before Who ruled Palestine before Israel gained it’s Independence?Israel gained it’s Independence?

United Kingdom

What does “Sultan” mean?What does “Sultan” mean?

It is the ruler of a Muslim state.

What was the outcome of What was the outcome of Operation Enduring Freedom?Operation Enduring Freedom?

The Taliban is not in control of the government, but the US is

still at war in Afghanistan

When Israel was established, When Israel was established, who was forced to relocate?who was forced to relocate?

The Palestinian Arabs

What is the second largest sect What is the second largest sect of Islam?of Islam?

Shiite Muslim

Terrorism is defined as ?Terrorism is defined as ?

The unlawful use of — or threatened use of — force or violence against individuals or property to

intimidate governments or societies, often to achieve political, religious, or ideological

objectives."

U.S. troops are still fighting in U.S. troops are still fighting in which middle Eastern Country?which middle Eastern Country?

Iraq /Afghanistan

Why did the U.S. get involved in Why did the U.S. get involved in the the

First Gulf War?First Gulf War?

Because Iraq invaded Kuwait

Who is responsible for the 9-11 Who is responsible for the 9-11 attacks?attacks?

Al Qaida / Osama Bin Laden

Zionism can be best described Zionism can be best described as ?as ?

Jewish nationalism

Iraq’s second largest ethnic Iraq’s second largest ethnic group is?group is?

Kurds

What is the U.S. main interest in What is the U.S. main interest in Southwest Asia?Southwest Asia?

Oil

Who are the Taliban?Who are the Taliban?

A group of Afghani Radical Muslims

The U.S. went to war in 2003 The U.S. went to war in 2003 against Iraq because?against Iraq because?

Saddam Hussein was believed to be developing

weapons of mass destruction

What is the capital of Israel?What is the capital of Israel?

Jerusalem

The West Bank is between The West Bank is between which two countries?which two countries?

Israel and Jordan

Which war was Which war was Operation Enduring FreedomOperation Enduring Freedom

Afghanistan War

Why did the UN intervene In Why did the UN intervene In dispute between Iraq and Kuwait in dispute between Iraq and Kuwait in

1990 ?1990 ?

The world powers were worried about the oil

supply.

A person who had to leave their home as a result of war is known as what?

Refugee

What was the result of the six What was the result of the six day war?day war?

Israel doubled in size-Gaza Strip

Jerusalem is sacred to which Jerusalem is sacred to which peoplepeople

Muslims /Jews/Christians

What year was Israel created?What year was Israel created?

1948

What was the Camp David What was the Camp David Accord?Accord?

Talks that led to peace agreement between

Israel and Egypt

What ethnic group’s What ethnic group’s predominant language is Arabic, predominant language is Arabic,

and the majority follows the and the majority follows the teachings of Islam.teachings of Islam.

Arabs

The Israelis were caught by The Israelis were caught by surprise during which war?surprise during which war?

Yom Kippur War

Which war was Operation Iraqi Freedom?

Persian Gulf War II

The scattering of Jewish people The scattering of Jewish people around the world is known as?around the world is known as?

DiasporaDiaspora

The unlawful use of — The unlawful use of — or threatened use of — or threatened use of —

force or violence against individuals force or violence against individuals or property to intimidate is defined or property to intimidate is defined

as ?as ?

Terrorism

The US bombed what country for offering safety to Al-Qaida in 2001

Afghanistan

Why did the Nations of the Why did the Nations of the world join forces to stop Saddam world join forces to stop Saddam Husain from conquering Kuwait?Husain from conquering Kuwait?

The world economy would collapse he took control of the oil supply

True or False the Taliban was responsible for True or False the Taliban was responsible for the 9-11 attacks?the 9-11 attacks?

FALSE(al Qaeda was!!!)

What caused thousands of Jews What caused thousands of Jews to move to Palestine at the end to move to Palestine at the end

of the 19of the 19thth Century? Century?

Zionist Movement

What was Hitler’s “Final Solution”?What was Hitler’s “Final Solution”?

The extermination of 6,000,000 Jews

Who tried to stop the creation Who tried to stop the creation of a modern Jewish State?of a modern Jewish State?

The neighboring Muslim countries

What was the belief that all What was the belief that all Jews should return to the land Jews should return to the land

of their forefathers called?of their forefathers called?

Zionism

What is a IED?What is a IED?

Improvised Explosive

Devise

What ancient empire included the modern country of turkey?

OTTOMAN EMPIRE

Diaspora is known as?Diaspora is known as?

The spreading of the Jewish culture

What US Military operation started in 2003?

Operation Iraqi Freedom

Which war was Operation Enduring

Freedom?

The Afghanistan War

The US was afraid of an alliance between Saddam Hussein and__?

__ In the War against Terror.

Osama Bin Laden

Why did the US attack Why did the US attack Afghanistan? Afghanistan?

The Taliban government was harboring the al Qaeda Network

What president ordered Operation Desert Storm?

President Bush #1

What ethnic group’s What ethnic group’s predominant language is Arabic, predominant language is Arabic,

and the majority follows the and the majority follows the teachings of Islam.teachings of Islam.

Arabs

What was the outcome of What was the outcome of Operation Iraqi Freedom?Operation Iraqi Freedom?

Saddam Husain is no longer the leader, but the US is still at war in the country.

Which world leader invaded Which world leader invaded Kuwait?Kuwait?

Saddam Hussein

What was the outcome to Israel after its first What was the outcome to Israel after its first war with its neighbors?war with its neighbors?

Israel won the war and more territory

What is a WMD?What is a WMD?

Weapon of Mass Destruction

What country took over the What country took over the area of Mesopotamia during area of Mesopotamia during

WWI?WWI?

Great Britain

In which country are the Gaza Strip In which country are the Gaza Strip and the West Bank located?and the West Bank located?

Israel

Why is the Muslim World angry Why is the Muslim World angry at the United Statesat the United States

For its support of Israel

Which group is credited for the Which group is credited for the creation of the modern county of creation of the modern county of

Israel?Israel?

U.N.United Nations

What was the Camp David What was the Camp David Accord?Accord?

Talks that led to an agreement between

Israel and Egypt

What year was Israel created?What year was Israel created?

1948

Who attended the Camp David Who attended the Camp David Accord?Accord?

Carter, Sadat, Begin

What did the US do to anger What did the US do to anger Islamic Radicals in 1990?Islamic Radicals in 1990?

Used Saudi Arabia as a staging area for the First Gulf War

Which war was Which war was Operation Iraqi FreedomOperation Iraqi Freedom

Second Gulf War

In the beginning of the Ottoman Empire, In the beginning of the Ottoman Empire, what was stance on religious practices?what was stance on religious practices?

Religious Tolerance

Why are we looking for Why are we looking for Osama Bin Laden?Osama Bin Laden?

911 attacks!!!

What is anti-Semitism?What is anti-Semitism?

A hatred of ANTHING Jewish

What war caught the Jews off What war caught the Jews off guard or surprised themguard or surprised them

The Yom Kippur War

How did Britain get control of Palestine at How did Britain get control of Palestine at the beginning of the 20the beginning of the 20thth century? century?

They were on the winning side of WW1 and were involved in dividing up the Ottoman Empire which was pert of

the losing side.

What is the UN??What is the UN??

An international group of countries that tries to develop peaceful solutions

to international conflicts.

What was the outcome of the What was the outcome of the Yom Kippur WarYom Kippur War

It was a surprise attack but ended in a tie.

In which war did Israel win the Sinai In which war did Israel win the Sinai Peninsula and double its size?Peninsula and double its size?

The Six Day War

What was the reason for US What was the reason for US reason for invading Iraq in the reason for invading Iraq in the

Second Gulf War?Second Gulf War?

We believed Huessan was sharing his WMD’s

What was the reason for the US What was the reason for the US invading Iraq in the first Gulf War?invading Iraq in the first Gulf War?

Iraq invaded Kuwait and the US buys lots of oil

from Kuwait.

Which war was Which war was Operation Desert StormOperation Desert Storm

First Gulf War

What is the American interest in What is the American interest in the Middle Eastthe Middle East

Our economy depends on their oil…

What was the reason for the US What was the reason for the US invading Afghanistan?invading Afghanistan?

The Taliban government was hiding al Qaida, the group

responsible for the 911 attacks