Why was there a military response by the United States to the invasion of Kuwait by Iraq?

The United States depended on oil from Kuwait.

Which BEST describes why conflicts still exist in Southwest Asia?

The land in Israel remains important to three major world religions.

Which of the following contributed MOST to the establishment of the state of Israel?

The aftermath of the Holocaust; the Holocaust was the event that created enough support among the Jewish people and European politicians for the creation of a new state.

Which TWO describe Christianity, Judaism, and Islam?

Jerusalem is considered a holy city, They are divided into different sects.

Which statement BEST explains the reason for the religious diversity among the Kurdish people?

The Kurds are a stateless group that has been influenced by interactions with foreign groups with different beliefs.

"After World War I, Europeans divided Southwest Asia into several new nations." Why have these Southwest Asian nations experienced frequent conflict ever since?

European politicians did not consider the placement of religious and ethnic groups when dividing the former Ottoman Empire.

What do Judaism and Christianity have in common?

Both share some of the same sacred texts.

Which statement BEST describes why the Jewish people wanted to settle in Palestine?

They started a movement called Zionism which encouraged Jews to return to their ancient homeland.

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Question	Answer
What two European countries were responsible for the partitioning of Southwest Asia after the breakup of the Ottoman Empire?	Great Britain, France
Why was there a military response by the United States to the invasion of Kuwait by Iraq?	The United States depended on oil from Kuwait.
Which BEST describes why conflicts still exist in Southwest Asia?	The land in Israel remains important to three major world religions.
Which of the following contributed MOST to the establishment of the state of Israel?	The aftermath of the Holocaust; the Holocaust was the event that created enough support among the Jewish people and European politicians for the creation of a new state.
Which TWO describe Christianity, Judaism, and Islam?	Jerusalem is considered a holy city, They are divided into different sects.
Which statement BEST explains the reason for the religious diversity among the Kurdish people?	The Kurds are a stateless group that has been influenced by interactions with foreign groups with different beliefs.
"After World War I, Europeans divided Southwest Asia into several new nations." Why have these Southwest Asian nations experienced frequent conflict ever since?	European politicians did not consider the placement of religious and ethnic groups when dividing the former Ottoman Empire.
What do Judaism and Christianity have in common?	Both share some of the same sacred texts.
Which statement BEST describes why the Jewish people wanted to settle in Palestine?	They started a movement called Zionism which encouraged Jews to return to their ancient homeland.

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