It’s Time to Get Schooled

Okay folks, if you have trouble answering one of these questions, click here for Mother Jones’ guide to Iraq for dummies. It’s important for us to understand, or at least attempt to understand, the politics, religion, and culture of the country that we have invaded. We have made it our business, and we therefore have a responsibility to learn about this country in an attempt to relate somehow, and become more tolerant.

1) What’s the difference between a Shiite and a Sunni?
2) Which countries border Iraq, and of those countries, which is constructing a wall to prevent Iraqi refugees from entering?
3) Who are the Kurds and what role do they play in Iraqi politics?

~ by Lani Maher on April 19, 2007.