Iraq | MCQs

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Mohammed Shia al-Sudani replaced Mustafa al-Kadhimy to become prime minister of Iraq in October 2022.

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• The Fertile Crescent is a historical region in the Middle East that includes the lands between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, which correspond to modern-day Iraq, Kuwait, and parts of Syria, Turkey, and Iran. This region is often referred to as the "cradle of civilization" because it was home to some of the earliest civilizations, including the Sumerians, Akkadians, Babylonians, and Assyrians.
• The Fertile Crescent is characterized by its fertile soil, which made it an ideal place for early agriculture and the development of settled. communities.

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The Euphrates is the longest and one of the most historically important rivers of Western Asia.

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Abdul Latif Rashid is the current President of Iraq since 13 October 2022. 

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• Typically there are 5 Miqats
• 1. Yalamlam Miqat: This is the Miqat for the people of Yemen, India, Pakistan, China, South Africa, Nigeria, Japan.
• 2. Al-Juhfah: This Miqat is also known as Rabigh. This is the Miqat for the people of North America, North Africa, Jordan, Lebanon, Europe, Turkey, Syria, Egypt, Algeria, Sudan.
• 3. Dhat Irq: This is the Miqat for the people of Iraq, Iran, China, and Russia.
• 4. Qarn Al-Manazil (Miqat Taif): This Miqat is also known as Al Sail Al Kabir. This is the Miqat for the people of U.A.E, Oman, Pakistan, Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, Najd, Riyadh, Dammam, and Khobar.
• 5. Dhul Hulayfah: This Miqat is also known as Abyar Ali. This Miqat is for the people of Medina.

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The Hanging Gardens of Babylon, built in 600 BC.

They are located in Hillah, Babil Governorate, Iraq.

It is also known as the Hanging Gardens of Semiramis.

They are one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Babylon was believed by Mesopotamians to have been founded by the god Marduk.

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Saddam Hussein remained fifth president of Iraq from 16 July 1979 to 9 April 2003.

Saddam Hussein was executed on 30 December 2006.