CFE Review - Decolonization (Africa & Middle East)

What happened to the Ottoman Empire after World War I?

• It expanded its territory significantly.

• It remained intact and unchanged.

• It was broken up and parts of the Middle East became British and French colonies.

• It became a part of the Soviet Union.

What led to the rise of anti-European feelings in the Middle East after World War I?

• The establishment of democratic governments.

• The economic prosperity brought by European investments.

• The exploitation of oil rights by foreign corporations and denial of self-rule.

• The peaceful coexistence promoted by European countries.

Which country was under French mandate in 1920 as shown in the map?

• Lebanon

• Iraq

• Saudi Arabia

• Egypt

What was the status of Palestine in 1920 according to the map?

• Independent

• Under French mandate

• Under British mandate

• Part of Saudi Arabia

What was the primary reason for the creation of the state of Israel in 1947?

• To expand the territory of the United States

• To provide a homeland for the Jewish people following WWII

• To increase trade with Middle Eastern countries

• To establish a new military base for the United Nations

Which ideology, supported by the British during and after WWI, played a crucial role in the establishment of Israel?

• Marxism

• Zionism

• Capitalism

• Federalism

How did the creation of Israel in 1947 affect the local population's feelings towards Western nations?

• It improved relations between Western nations and the local population

• It had no significant impact on the local population's feelings

• It led to increased resentment towards Western interference

• It encouraged the local population to adopt Western democratic values

What has been a significant consequence of Israel's expansion in terms of population movement in the Middle East?

• Increased economic collaboration between Israel and neighboring Arab states

• Decreased tourism in the region

• A massive refugee crisis with Palestinians and Jews fleeing to other Arab states

• Improved relations between Israel and its Arab neighbors

Which groups have emerged as a response to combat Israeli expansion and re-establish Muslim dominance in the region?

• NATO and the European Union

• Hezbollah, Al-Qaeda, and ISIS

• The United Nations and Arab League

• ASEAN and SCO

What year was the UN plan that proposed the partition of Palestine into separate Jewish and Arab states presented?

• 1945

• 1947

• 1950

• 1960