The Middle East Flashcard 2 Study Guide

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Who made a secret plan to decide who would control the land in the Middle East?

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Sykes & Picot

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How did the Ottoman Empire lose its power during World War I?

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by joining the losing side

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Why did Britain and France want the Ottoman Empire?

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because of its oil

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What is the Burj Al Arab?

Back

one of the tallest buildings in the world

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What is the Burj Khalifa?

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the tallest skyscraper in the world

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What is "The Eye?"

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the world's tallest wheel observation post

Front

Since oil formation is slow, it is considered a renewable resource.

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False

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What event led to the establishment of Israel?

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Zionists began moving to the Middle East for Independence

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When did Britain gain control over Palestine from the Ottoman Empire?

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1918

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In the 1940s, what event increased the site for Jewish immigration to Palestine?

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The Holocaust