Persian Gulf state accused of funding Islamic fighters

Q: A German government minister last week accused the tiny Persian Gulf nation of Qatar of financing Islamic State militants who beheaded a captive American journalist. Where is the Persian Gulf?

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Q: ISIS – extremist rebels in Iraq and Syria - has been called the world's richest terrorist organization, and millions of dollars in donations from the Persian Gulf allegedly have been funneled to ISIS through financiers in the small nation in the northwest corner of the Gulf. Which nation is that?

A. Bahrain

B. Kuwait

C. Oman

D. United Arab Emirates

Q: ISIS is comprised of Sunni Muslim extremists who have slaughtered, kidnapped and forced the conversions of followers of other religions. They are fighting the Iraqi and Syrian governments led by Shia Muslims. Which nation is the largest backer of Shiites?

A. Iran

B. Iraq

C. Saudi Arabia

D. Turkey

Q: The split between Sunnis and Shiites has been traced back to a dispute over who would succeed Islam's Prophet Muhammad. He was born about 570 in the city of Mecca which is located in Qatar's neighbor . . .

A. Iran

B. Iraq

C. Saudi Arabia

D. Turkey

Q: Kuwait, Qatar and Saudi Arabia have passed laws to curb the flow of funds to ISIS, but many donors still operate out in the open. The Gulf states of Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain and United Arab Emirates are all . . .

A. Islamic republics

B. Military dictatorships

C. Caliphates

D. Monarchies


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