Continuing Conflicts in Southwest Asia

What was the size of the Ottoman Empire at its height?

• Twice the size of Texas

• Three times the size of Texas

• Four times the size of Texas

• Six times the size of Texas

Which countries were given control of the Ottoman territory after its collapse?

• France and Great Britain

• Germany and Italy

• Russia and Austria-Hungary

• United States and Japan

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

• France

• Great Britain

• Germany

• Italy

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

• France

• Great Britain

• Germany

• Italy

Why did the drawing of new borders in Southwest Asia cause problems?

• It separated ethnic and religious groups

• It united rival groups

• It consulted Arab countries

• It considered local cultures

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

• Kurds

• Arabs

• Persians

• Turks

What happened to the Kurdish people in Iraq during Saddam Hussein's rule?

• They were given their own homeland

• They were protected and respected

• They were persecuted and targeted

• They were given equal rights

What was the result of the United Nations partitioning of Palestine in 1948?

• Creation of the Jewish nation of Israel

• Creation of the Arab Muslim state of Palestine

• Creation of the Kurdish state

• Creation of the Turkish state

What is the basis of the continuing conflict between Arabs and Jews in the region?

• Disputes over land

• Disputes over religion

• Disputes over resources

• Disputes over language

Which two religious groups have fought for power in Iraq?

• Sunni and Shia

• Jews and Christians

• Buddhists and Hindus

• Sikhs and Jains