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12 Cards in this Set
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Who did George W. Bush name the axis of evil?
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Iraq, Iran, and North Korea; armed to threaten the peace of the world.
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What is Al-Qaeda? Who founded it?
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Al-Qaeda is an international terrorist organization founded by Osam Bin Laden.
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Who was the person who influenced Osama Bin Laden?
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Abdullah Azzam
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What is the purpose of Al-Qaeda?
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The goal is to establish a pan-Islamic Caliphate.
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Who founded Taliban?
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Mullah Omar
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Who is Ayman al-Zawahir?
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the current leader of Al-qaeda. He is a wealthy Egyptian medical doctor.
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What ethnic group dominated Afghanistan?
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Pashtar
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What religion dominates Afghanistan?
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Sunni
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Why did USSR invaded Afghanistan, what was the outcome, and what part did US play in it?
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USSR invaded Afghanistan to spread its influence but failed because of the culture and geography. US CIA provided military training to the Mujaheera.
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How were women treated under Taliban
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could not wear make up or bright colors, no school, no job, and had to paint house windows black.
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In the 9/11 attacks, who did it?
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19 Arabs/15 Saudis
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Who is Jabhat al-Nursa?
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a branch of Al-Qaeda operating in Syria.
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