Masonic lodges existed in Iraq as early as 1917, when the first lodge under the United Grand Lodge of England (UGLE) was opened. Nine lodges under UGLE existed by the 1950s, and a Scottish lodge was formed in 1923. However, the position changed following the revolution, and all lodges were forced to close in 1965. This position was later reinforced under Saddam Hussein; the death penalty was "prescribed" for those who "promote or acclaim Zionist principles, including freemasonry, or who associate [themselves] with Zionist organisations." COUNT 10
QSN1 How long have Masonic Lodges been in Iraq? ANS1 as early as 1917 QSN2 How many lodges existed in Iraq in the 1950s? ANS2 Nine QSN3 What is the greatest penalty that a Freemason in Iraq could face now? ANS3 the death penalty QSN4 When were all the lodges in Iraq forced to close? ANS4 1965 QSN5 When was a Scottish Lodge formed in Iraq? ANS5 1923 QSN6 When did Masonic lodges start in Iraq? ANS6 1917 QSN7 Who opened the first Lodge in Iraq? ANS7 the United Grand Lodge of England QSN8 When was the first Scottish Masonic lodge opened in Iraq? ANS8 1923 QSN9 All Masonic lodges were forced to close in Iraq in what year? ANS9 1965 QSN10 Who introduced the death penalty to Freemasons living in Iraq? ANS10 Saddam Hussein