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What is the national language of Iraq? |
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a. Kurdish |
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b. Arabic |
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c. Assyrian |
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d. Armenian |
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| 2. |
How many regions make up Iraq? |
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a. one |
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b. two |
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c. three |
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d. four |
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| 3. |
What makes up the upper Tigris-Euphrates Valley? |
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a. several small lakes |
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b. river valleys |
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c. trees |
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d. ponds |
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| 4. |
Where are Iraq's only forests? |
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a. in the mountains |
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b. in the south |
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c. in the east |
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d. surrounding the desert |
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| 5. |
What is the capital of Iraq? |
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a. Mosul |
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b. Basra |
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c. Baghdad |
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d. Fallujah |
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| 6. |
What has increased Iraq's agricultural production? |
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a. increased rainfall |
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b. modern farming methods |
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c. more workers |
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d. richer soil |
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| 7. |
Which is not a popular form of transportation in Iraq? |
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a. boat |
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b. plane |
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c. train |
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d. car |
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| 8. |
What decorations might be found on Iraqi silverware? |
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a. flowers |
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b. plants |
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c. figures |
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d. designs |
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| 9. |
Iraq was the center of _________ learning in the Middle Ages. |
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a. Arab |
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b. religious |
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c. mathematic |
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d. scientific |
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| 10. |
What is one reason Iraq invaded Iran in 1980? |
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a. It wanted to gain control of the Shatt al Arab waterway. |
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b. It wanted Iran's gold. |
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c. It wanted complete control over Iran. |
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d. It wanted to have more influence in Iran. |
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