Gulf War 2 and Islamic Fundamentalism - 1998-2003

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When do the UK and the USA begin bombing Iraqi military sites?
1998
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When do the UN approve unlimited oil exports?
1999
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What was a reason for invading Iraq on the world stage?
Cold War was over so there was no opposing superpower
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Who does Bush link Iraq to in the 'axis of evil'?
Iran and North Korea
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Why is there little resistance to the invasion?
People are not prepared to risk their lives to save Saddam
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What do the USA put under military guard?
Oil wells
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What was the ratio of troops to civilians?
150,000 to 26 million
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What do the USA set up which demobilised Saddam's army, leaving 350,000 men with no job but weapons?
Coalition Provisional Authority
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What were the CPA aimed to deal with?
Insurgency
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Who won the elections in 2005?
Shiites
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What did this election win lead to?
Sunni insurgency
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What is the name for 'those who struggle'?
Mujahideen
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When did Islamic fundamentalism begin to rise?
1970 - when Nasser dies
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Why did the revolution in Iran surprise the world?
It was a non-Arab country
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Who supports fundamentalists in Afghanistan in 1978-1989?
USA and UK
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Where does fundamentalism thrive?
Mosques - the government dare not attack mosques
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What does Bin Laden tell Muslims to do in 1998?
Kill Americans
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How many troops does America have in the region in 2000?
25,000
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