6.15 Quiz: New Threats and Responses

Which two groups were involved in the conflict in Darfur in Sudan?

Muslims and Christians

Why did some African nations transition smoothly to independence while others experienced conflict?

Nations in which different ethnic groups vied for power often experienced conflict.

Which was one cause of the revolution in Iran in 1978?

Some Iranians believed the government aligned too closely with Western values.

Why did Islamists believe that many Middle Eastern nations were in decline?

They thought that Middle Eastern nations were not following the moral teachings and laws of Islam

What is one reason that the United States invaded Iraq after the terrorist attack on September 11, 2001?

U.S. leaders believed that Iraq was harboring terrorists and weapons of mass destruction.

Who was Yasser Arafat?

a Palestinian leader of a terrorist group

Who was Nelson Mandela?

a South African leader who worked to end apartheid

What is OPEC?

a cartel of oil-producing nations whose goal was to fix oil prices and limit competition

Which was a key cause of the Arab-Israeli conflict?

the founding of a Jewish state in Palestine