They Came to Baghdad

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1. They came to Baghdad on February 23, 2009 to see the re-opening for a single day of a national institution that had suffered severely during the 2003 Iraq war. What was the centre of interest on that day? National Museum of Iraq Baghdad Tower Baghdad International Airport The Two Level Bridge in Jadriyah

2. They came to Baghdad to watch a champion football (soccer) team in action. Which of the following teams IS NOT based in Baghdad? Al-Talaba Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya Manchester United Al-Shorta

3. They came to Baghdad to see one of the most famous mosques in the Islamic world. What is its name? Al Qa'ed Ibrahim Al Kadhimiya Pul-e Khishti Baitul Futuh

4. They came to Baghdad to see one of the world's most famous rivers running through the centre of the city. On what river can tourists take a boat ride while visiting Baghdad? Euphrates Tigris Nile Amazon

5. They came to Baghdad hoping they could avoid the dust storms that are common during part of the year. Which of the following periods should they avoid? March to May September to November June to August December to February

6. They came to Baghdad to see the Hands of Victory, an arch built by President Saddam Hussein to celebrate the declaration of victory in the Iran-Iraq war. What is the official name for this monument? Sahat Al Tahrir Al Shaheed Swords of Qadisiyyah Al Jundi Al Majhool

7. They came to Baghdad to hear the Iraqi National Symphony Orchestra perform, having missed their concert at the Kennedy Centre in Washington, D. C. In what year did that performance occur? 1944 1991 2003 1959

8. They came to Baghdad to see Qasr-Al-Khalifa, near the North Gate. This building is better known by a name referring to the caliphate during which it was constructed. What do they call it? Umayyad Palace Fatimid Palace Rashidun Palace Abbasid Palace

9. They came to Baghdad to see Mustansiriya Madrasah, one of the oldest Islamic universities in the world. What unusual feature was constructed in the university's entrance hall in 1235? a pendulum to demonstrate Earth's rotation a rocket-launching site a telescope a water-powered alarm clock

10. They came to Baghdad to visit the al-Zawraa' Gardens, which features the Zawraa Amusement Park and Zawraa' Tower, as well as what other animal-based attraction? Baghdad Aquarium Baghdad Zoo Baghdad Circus Baghdad Racecourse