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Iraq Word Scramble

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This word scramble game is a fun way to test your knowledge of key vocabulary terms related to Iraq.

  • Unscramble key vocabulary terms
  • No time limit, but limited number of moves
  • Use spells to get extra moves
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Saddam Hussein
Former president of Iraq who ruled with an iron fist
Baghdad
Capital city of Iraq
Mosul
Second-largest city in Iraq
Kurdistan
Autonomous region in northern Iraq
Sunni
One of the two main branches of Islam practiced by the majority of Iraqis
Shia
One of the two main branches of Islam practiced by the minority of Iraqis
Baath Party
Former ruling political party in Iraq
Gulf War
Conflict between Iraq and a coalition of 35 nations led by the United States in 1990-1991
ISIS
Acronym for the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, a terrorist group that emerged in Iraq in 2013
Oil
Iraq possesses significant oil reserves and is one of the world's largest oil producers
Tigris River
One of the two main rivers in Iraq, flowing through Baghdad
Euphrates River
One of the two main rivers in Iraq, flowing through southern Iraq
Mesopotamia
Historical region located in present-day Iraq, also known as the "cradle of civilization"
Kuwait
Country to the southeast of Iraq, invaded by Iraq in 1990
Chemical Weapons
Weapons that use chemicals to inflict harm, Iraq was accused of possessing and using them in the past
Sectarian
Relating to or involving different religious or political groups within a country, often used to describe conflicts in Iraq
Insurgency
An active revolt or uprising against an established government or authority, Iraq experienced waves of insurgency after the 2003 invasion
Dictatorship
A form of government in which absolute power is concentrated in a single leader, often characterized by oppression and lack of political freedom, Iraq was under a dictatorship during Saddam Hussein's regime
Democracy
A system of government in which power is vested in the people, Iraq transitioned to a democratic form of government after the fall of Saddam Hussein
War-torn
Describing a region or country that has been severely damaged by the effects of war, Iraq has been war-torn for many years.

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