Conflicts in the Middle East Notes Review (ss7h2a)

Which empire was known for their ruthless pursuit of land?

• Ottoman Empire

• British Empire

• French Empire

• Roman Empire

During which war did the Ottoman Empire side with the Central Powers?

• World War I

• World War II

• Cold War

• Vietnam War

Which countries were given control of the partitioned Ottoman territory by the League of Nations?

• France and Great Britain

• Germany and Italy

• Russia and China

• United States and Japan

Which country took control of Syria, Lebanon, Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia after the partitioning?

• France

• Great Britain

• Turkey

• Iraq

Which country was in charge of Egypt, Iraq, Palestine, Jordan, and a chunk of Saudi Arabia after the partitioning?

• Great Britain

• France

• Syria

• Iran

Why did the land division by Great Britain and France cause problems in the Middle East?

• Borders were drawn without considering local cultures

• Borders were drawn based on tribal alliances

• Borders were drawn to create equal-sized territories

• Borders were drawn to prevent conflicts

Which ethnic group was divided between Turkey, Iran, Syria, and Iraq?

• Kurds

• Arabs

• Persians

• Turks

Which country attempted to eliminate its Kurdish population in the last decades of the 20th century?

• Iraq

• Turkey

• Syria

• Iran

What is one of the main causes of conflict in the Middle East?

• Disputes over religion

• Disputes over resources

• Disputes over political ideologies

• Disputes over territorial expansion

When did the United Nations partition Palestine into Israel and Palestine?

• 1948

• 1918

• 1967

• 1973