Monday, August 17, 2009

Questions...

questions:
a. Fact 1 - Iraq is dominated by which 2 rivers?
TIGRIS AND EUPHRATES

b. Fact 2 - Rocky deserts cover about what percent of the land? 40%

c. Fact 3 - Are their protected natural areas in Iraq?
NO!:D

d. Fact 4 - What species are at risk in Iraq?
CHEETAHS, WILD GOATS, AND DUGONGS. !
e. Fact 5 - Describe "carp" fish.
It can gorw up to 300 pounds
f. Fact 6 - What's gone on in Iraq during the past 15 years?
it has witnessed 2 major wars, international sanctions,occupatation by foreign government, revolt and terrorism.
g. Fact 7 - What is Iraq's nickname?
"CRADLE OF CIVILIZATION"
h. Fact 8 - Who established the first known system of laws?
SUMERIANS !
i. Fact 9 - When did Babylonian rule end?
539 B.C.
j. Fact 10 - When did Iraq become an independent country?

1932...
k. Fact 11 - What happened to Saddam Hussein?
HE WAS CAPTURED

l. Fact 12 - True or False: Iraq is one of the most culturally diverse nations.
TRUEEE!
m. Fact 13 - Today, how many Iraqis can read/write?
OVER 40%!!
n. Fact 14 - When were Iraq's first democratic elections held?
OVER 50 YRS. AGO
o. Fact 15 - What does Iraq have the "world's second largest supply of"?
OIL
p. Fact 16 - What's the official name of Iraq? What is the capital city? How many people live there?
REPUBLIC OF IRAQ, BAGHDAD, 26783383
q. Fact 17 - What is Iraq's money called?
NEW IRAQ DINAR

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