See How Much You Know About the Kurds

Fighters of the Syrian Democratic Forces visit the graves of their late comrades at a cemetery in Kobani, Syria.
Fighters of the Syrian Democratic Forces visit the graves of their late comrades at a cemetery in Kobani, Syria. Erik De Castro/Reuters

Test your knowledge of the Kurds, from their campaign for statehood to their role in the Syria conflict.

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January 14, 2019 2:44 pm (EST)

Fighters of the Syrian Democratic Forces visit the graves of their late comrades at a cemetery in Kobani, Syria.
Fighters of the Syrian Democratic Forces visit the graves of their late comrades at a cemetery in Kobani, Syria. Erik De Castro/Reuters
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Test your knowledge of countries, history, economics, foreign policy, and more.

The Kurdish people have long been at the center of Middle Eastern upheaval, and as the United States begins its withdrawal from Syria, their fate is more uncertain than ever. Find out how much you know about the Kurds.

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