History of SW Asia

During and after World War II many surviving Jews were looking for somewhere to relocate and start a new life. Many decided to immigrate to Palestine and the land of their religious connection. Eventually, this immigration, along with Zionist conflicts with England led to which major world event? 

• The beginning of the Holocaust. 
• The creation of the State of Israel
• The dropping of the atomic bomb. 
• The breakup of the Ottoman Empire. 

Which statement best describes the Persian Gulf Conflict of 1990-1991? 

• The United States defended Kuwait against invasion from Iraq. 
• Iraq and Afghanistan combined forces against Russia. 
• The United States sent troops to Afghanistan to fight Al-Qaida. 
• Iraq and Iran were battling for control of OPEC. 

In regards to the U.S. Military, Afghanistan and Iraq are similar in that both 

• have been completely conquered by the United States. 
• have experienced a high presence of U.S. military forces. 
• offer full support to the U.S. military, which no other country does. 
• assist the U.S. military when they invade places like Iran and Kuwait.

Which answer most accurately completes the following sentence: “In Southwest Asia (Middle East), land and religion are major sources of ________.” 

• aid 
• water 
• conflict 
• agreement

How did European involvement in Southwest Asia impact the region after the collapse of the Ottoman Empire?

• Many Europeans immigrated to Southwest Asia.
•  Countries in Southwest Asia modeled their governments on European governments.
• Political borders were decided by European powers without consideration of the political and historic connections in the region.
• European powers presence in Southwest Asia established a long period of peace and improved relations with non-Muslim western nations.

The State of Israel was established in May, 1948, to provide a homeland for the Jewish people. One of the reasons behind the establishment of the State of Israel was

• the French Mandate system.
• the Zionist movement in Europe
• a vote by the people of Palestine.
• a requirement of the Treaty of Versailles.

What three major religions have their origins in the Middle East?

• Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism
• Judaism, Christianity, Islam
• Judaism, Christianity, Hinduism
• Buddhism, Shintoism, Hinduism

In 1948, the United Nations divided the land of Palestine between Arabs and Jews. Which nation was created by its action?

• Syria
• Israel
• Egypt
• Jordan

At the root of many conflicts in the Middle East is a religious issue concerning historical ownership of the land. This issue centers around who

• settled there first 
• was promised the land by God
•  won the Battle of Armageddon 
• established the city of Jerusalem 

Which of the following best describes the geographic expansion of the Ottoman Empire? 

• By the 1500s, the Ottoman Empire controlled no territory in Africa.
• Expansion of the Ottoman Empire ended in the 1300s.
• The Ottoman Empire never expanded beyond Asia Minor. 
• By the 1600s, the Ottoman Empire controlled territory in northern Africa, southwestern Asia, and southeastern Europe.