[Antiracism] What Do You Know About Iraq?

[jo comerford]

Friends,
 
This comes from Peter Lems who continues to coordinate AFSC's Iraq work.  
 




From: Peter Lems [mailto:PLems at afsc.org] Sent: Monday, March 03, 2008 6:29 PMTo: AskAboutIraqSubject: What Do You Know About Iraq?
 
It takes a commitment to really try and understand the on-going impact of the war and occupation in Iraq.  Here is a test you can take to measure how well you have kept up with events.  A link to the answer key is at the bottom of the message.  I am happy to send you a word document if you would like to share this with others.
 
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1) How much does the US pay per day for the war in Iraq?
A)            $100 million
B)             $270 million
C)             $525 million
D)            $720 million
 
2) If the US spends $1 per day in Iraq, how much would go to repair and humanitarian assistance?
A)            7 cents
B)             13 cents
C)             Fraction of one penny
D)            1 penny
 
3) What is the population of Iraq?
A)            53 million
B)             12 million
C)             27 million
D)            100 million
 
4) How many Iraqis have been displaced from their homes?
A)            8 million
B)             100,000
C)             5 million
D)            3 million
 
5) How many Iraqi have been killed?
A)            750,000
B)             1 million
C)             500,000
D)            17,000
 
6) How many Iraqis are now refugees outside the country?
A)            3.7 million
B)             750,000
C)             900,000
D)            2.4 million
 
7) How many Iraqi refugees has Syria accepted?
A)            75,000
B)             1.4 million
C)             500,000
D)            900,000
 
8) How many Iraqi refugees has the US accepted?
A)            750
B)             100,000
C)             725,000
D)            1,700
 
9) How many US troops are in Iraq? (Not including mercenaries & private contractors)
A)            50,000
B)             325,000
C)             700,000
D)            165,000
 
10) What countries border Iraq?
A)            Lebanon, Palestine, North Korea, Pakistan
B)             Yemen, Sudan, Somalia
C)             Jordan, Syria, Turkey, Iran, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia
D)            Afghanistan, Pakistan, Tajikistan
 
Answer Key:  http://livingbeyondborders.blogspot.com/2008/03/what-do-you-know-about-iraq.html
 
 
 
Peter Lems
American Friends Service Committee
1501 Cherry Street, Philadelphia, 19102
Tel: 215/241-7170 | Fax: 215/241-7177
http://afsc.org/Iraq
 
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