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Same year · Question

In 1973, the oil crisis began. Which Middle Eastern war occurred that same year?

Answer

The Yom Kippur War

The story behind the answer

The Yom Kippur War is correct because it broke out in October 1973 when Egypt and Syria attacked Israel on the Jewish holy day of Yom Kippur. In response to Western support for Israel, Arab oil producers launched an embargo, igniting the 1973 oil crisis. The other options don

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