Social studies Quiz (MIDTERM)

Who was Lawrence of Arabia , and what role did he play after the ottoman empire collapsed?

• a key figure during this period was Thomas Edward Lawrence, a scholar and writer who mobilized the Arab revolt in WW 1 and was later known as "Lawrence of Arabia".

• Lawrence of Arabia was a Russian politician who led the Bolshevik Revolution
• Lawrence of Arabia was a German scientist who discovered ancient artifacts in Egypt
• Lawrence of Arabia was a French journalist who supported the Ottoman Empire

Did the British have an active role in the Arab revolt? How?

• Yes, by providing medical supplies and food to the Arab forces
• No, the British did not have any involvement in the Arab revolt
• Yes, by leading the Arab forces in battle
• yes, the British provided support to the Arab forces through the Arabian coast of the red sea. the British also helped by capturing the ottoman army soldiers at Gallipoli

What was the treaty of Sevres about?

• The treaty confirmed the French and British possession of Syria, Lebanon, Palestine, Jordan and Iraq, in the guise of league of nations mandates.

• Creating an alliance between Russia and Japan
• Establishing trade agreements with China
• Negotiating peace between France and Germany

who was Mustafa Kamal? what role did he play in turkey?

• Mustafa Kemal Atatürk was a renowned chef in Turkey.
• Mustafa Kemal Atatürk was a professional athlete in Turkey.
• He was the president of turkey. he worked on changing the state from a religious to a more secular one by rejecting the religious influences on policies.

• Mustafa Kemal Atatürk was a famous poet in Turkey.

The Belfour Declaration changed history, how?

• It advocated for the division of Palestine into multiple states
• It resulted in the unification of Israel and Jordan
• the Belfour declaration promised to support the establishment of a national home for the Jewish people in Palestine.

• It led to the establishment of a Palestinian state

What happened to the German colonies after the German downfall? how did the Africans react to that?

• The German colonies were abandoned and left to be ruled by local tribes.
• The Germans had to lose privilege in favor of the stronger forces, the British and French, who ruled over wide areas of Africa. the Africans didn't respond with ease.

• The German colonies were sold to Asian countries for profit.
• The German colonies gained independence and formed a new empire in Africa.

Why were the British and French so interested in the African land?

• Other European administrators had the same interests in the African colonies, and they continuously pursues to expand their economic powers through Africa's agricultural and mineral resources.

• Cultural exchange
• Political alliances
• Religious missions

how did the move affect Kenya?

• In Kenya , for example, land was given to the white settlers who set plantations under European managers.

• leading to social unrest, economic downturn, and technological regression
• resulting in environmental degradation, increased crime rates, and political instability
• causing a decrease in tourism, loss of cultural identity, and hindering local development

Why was William Edward Burghardt considered a hero and leader?

• His career in the military
• His contributions to science
• His involvement in politics
• he believed that civil rights could best be attained though proper education and empowerment of the "tenth youth" which referred to a meritorious segment of each ethnic and racial population.

discuss and explain the rebellious moves of Gandhi that led to free India.

• Gandhi was released from prison. He later met with Lord Irwin. the viceroy of India, and agreed to stop the civil disobedience if granted an equal negotiating role at a London conference on India's future.

• Gandhi's Military Campaign
• Peaceful Protests
• Gandhi's Support for British Rule