Southwest Asia History ABC

Which empire was dissolved at the end of World War I, leading to significant changes in Southwest Asia?

• Russian Empire

• Ottoman Empire

• British Empire

• Austro-Hungarian Empire

Which alliance led to the downfall of the Ottoman Empire during World War I?

• Central Powers

• Allied Powers

• Triple Entente

• Triple Alliance

What was the fate of the Ottoman Empire after World War I?

• It expanded its territory

• It stayed the same

• It dissolved and faced uprisings

• It emerged as a global power

Which conference led to the partitioning of the Ottoman Empire in 1920?

• Versailles Conference

• San Remo Conference

• Yalta Conference

• Potsdam Conference

What was the result of European Politicians partitioning of Southwest Asia?

• The new countries were too small

• The new countries were not recognized by other nations

• The new borders did not consider ethnic and religious groups

• The new countries were economically unstable

Which major dispute arose due to the newly established borders in Southwest Asia?

• The Persian Gulf conflict

• The Shia-Sunni conflict

• The Israeli-Arab conflict

• The Kurdish struggle

When was the country of Israel created as a Jewish homeland?

• World War I

• World War II

• After the San Remo Agreement

• After the Palestinian-Israeli conflict

Who won the war between the Israeli Jews and the Palestinian Arabs?

• Israeli Jews

• Palestinian Arabs

• United Nations

• Arab countries

What is the main source of conflict between the Israelis and Palestinians?

• Religious differences

• Ethnic differences

• National boundaries

• Historical disputes

What is the division in Islam between Sunnis and Shias based on?

• Language differences

• Geographical differences

• Religious beliefs

• Leadership disagreements