Unit 4 Review

Which has been a major goal of both the Zionists and the Palestinian Arabs in the Middle East?

• to unite the Middle East under their religion

• to improve their relations with the Soviet Union

• to become leaders in the world economy

• to have their own independent country

One reason the United States and other Western powers fought the Persian Gulf War was to

• safeguard the flow of oil to international markets

• end the civil war in Lebanon

• stop the Israeli settlement of the West Bank

• assist Iraq in its war with Iran

Who drew up the boundaries for the new countries formed after the breakup of the Ottoman Empire?

• Middle Eastern governments

• The United States’ government

• Former empire leaders

• European powers

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 international movement for the establishment of a Jewish national homeland is known as what?

• Anti-Semitism

• The Holocaust

• Diaspora

• Zionism

The nations of the world were concerned over the invasion of Kuwait by Iraq in 1990 mainly because the:

• region was under the control of United Nations peacekeeping forces

• region has important resources and is strategically located

• invasion strengthened the military position of Israel

• invasion increased Cold War tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union

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

How does religion impact the Middle East?

• Differences in Judaism, Islam, and Christianity cause continuing conflicts in the Middle East

• Similarities in Judaism, Islam, and Christianity allows for a peaceful union among countries

• Religious leaders are forbidden to hold government positions because of their radical beliefs

• The religious groups of Islam and Christianity have joined forces to exile those who believe in Judaism

What is the main reason the United States has had a major presence in the Middle East during the 21st Century?

• spread Christianity and democracy

• give medical assistance and supplies

• provide training and financial support

• protect the supply of oil and fight terrorism

What led the US to bomb and invade Afghanistan in 2001?

• Afghanistan was building nuclear weapons and the US wanted to put a stop to it.

• The US believed Afghanistan’s government was offering safety to al-Qaeda and Osama bin Laden.

• The United Nations asked the US to overthrow the Taliban government

• Afghanistan invaded Kuwait and threatened the US’ oil supply