Iraq war inquiry blasts politicians
July 11, 2016
Q: A seven-year British inquiry into the invasion of Iraq blasted a former prime minister for joining the U.S. in a rush to war with flawed intelligence, faulty reasons and poor planning. Critics say more than 150,000 Iraqi civilians have died since the 2003 invasion and the nation continues to suffer. Where is Iraq?
Circle the area on this map
Q: Last week, a suicide truck bombing in the Iraqi capital killed 250 people, the deadliest such attack since the 2003 invasion. What is the capital of Iraq?
A. Ankara
B. Baghdad
C. Cairo
D. Damascus
Q: The Islamic State terrorist group was formed in the chaos that followed the invasion of Iraq and defeat of Saddam Hussein. The group seized control of large areas of Iraq and its western neighbor . . .
A. Iran
B. Jordan
C. Syria
D. Turkey
Q: IS attracted many Sunnis who were thrown out of Iraq’s army after the defeat of Hussein. The U.S. had earlier supported Hussein in a war against the largest Shia Muslim nation . . .
A. Iran
B. Kuwait
C. Saudi Arabia
D. Turkey
Q: The 2003 invasion was the second time the United States and Britain fought Hussein. The first Gulf War war was triggered when Iraq invaded the oil-rich emirate of . . .
A. Jordan
B. Kuwait
C. Saudi Arabia
D. Turkey
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