Middle East History Quiz-for Gov/Econ

When did the map of the Middle East change significantly?

• After the Vietnam War

• After the Second World War

• After the First World War

• After the Cold War

Which empire controlled most of the Middle East before the First World War?

• Roman Empire

• Ottoman Empire

• British Empire

• Mongol Empire

Which country controlled Egypt and some strategic points in the Gulf before the First World War?

• Britain

• Germany

• Russia

• France

What concept influenced the new order in the Middle East after the First World War?

• Nationalism

• Colonialism

• Communism

• Imperialism

Which empire did the Ottoman Empire join during the First World War?

• Central Powers

• Triple Entente

• Axis Powers

• Allies

Who led the Arab revolt against the Ottomans with British assistance?

• David Lloyd George

• Winston Churchill

• Arthur Balfour

• T.E. Lawrence

What was the secret agreement between the British and French regarding the Middle East?

• Versailles Treaty

• Balfour Declaration

• San Remo conference

• Sykes-Picot Agreement

What did the Balfour Declaration support?

• Arab independence

• French influence in the Middle East

• Zionist settlement in Palestine

• British control over the Ottoman Empire

Which president unveiled the 14 Points for peace?

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Woodrow Wilson

• Harry S. Truman

What did the League of Nations aim to do in the Middle East?

• Maintain peace

• Promote imperialism

• Support colonialism

• Encourage nationalism