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. Erik De Castro/Reuters

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

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. Erik De Castro/Reuters

Quiz: Test your knowledge of countries, history, economics, foreign policy, and more.

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