U4 Middle East Continuity & Change 25

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What happened to the Ottoman Empire after World War I?

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It was divided and much of its non-Turkish territory was placed under British and French control.

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What was the main purpose of the Sykes-Picot Agreement?

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For Britain and France to divide the Ottoman Empire’s land into zones of control.

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What was the purpose of the League of Nations mandates after World War I?

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Non-Turkish parts of the Ottoman Empire were given to Britain and France to govern.

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Why did large numbers of Jews migrate to Palestine during the early 1900s?

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They were escaping persecution and wanted to create a homeland in their ancient land.

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What is the main goal of the movement known as Zionism?

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The belief that Jews need a homeland in Israel for religious and protective reasons.

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What is the best description of anti-Semitism in Europe?

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A long history of hatred and violence against Jews.

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What caused Arab hostility to increase in the Middle East during the early 1900s? A. It increased as more Jews moved to Palestine, and Arabs feared losing their land. B. The United States became involved to protect oil reserves. C. Borders did not match ethnic and religious groups, causing instability. D. The United States began fighting terrorist groups in the Middle East.

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It increased as more Jews moved to Palestine, and Arabs feared losing their land.

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What was the main cause of the Arab Uprising during the British mandate in Palestine?

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Arabs rebelled against British rule because of increased Jewish immigration.

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What happened during the Jewish Uprising in Palestine after World War II?

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Jews rebelled against British rule after World War II.

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What event led to the official creation of the state of Israel in 1948? Options: A. Jews and Arabs continued to fight over land. B. Conflicts were frequent in the Middle East, such as the Syrian civil war. C. The United Nations divided Palestine, and Israel declared independence in 1948. D. The belief that Jews needed a homeland in Israel for religious reasons and protection.

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The United Nations divided Palestine, and Israel declared independence in 1948.