CA1 Review Assignment

What agreement divided the Ottoman Empire’s holdings during World War I?

• The Treaty of Versailles

• The Sykes-Picot Agreement

• The Balfour Declaration

• The Treaty of Sèvres

Which two countries were given mandates over the non-Turkish portions of the Ottoman Empire after World War I?

• Germany and Italy

• Russia and Austria

• France and Britain

• United States and Japan

What was a significant consequence of the mandates established after World War I?

• They respected traditional ethnic boundaries.

• They led to the establishment of a single ethnic government.

• They ignored traditional ethnic boundaries and mixed various groups.

• They facilitated peaceful negotiations among ethnic groups.

Which ongoing conflict is mentioned as an example of the issues arising from the mandates?

• The conflict between North and South Korea

• The conflict between Jews and Arabs in Israel

• The conflict between the U.S. and China

• The conflict between France and Algeria

What was a primary reason for Jewish migration to Palestine during the British Mandate?

• Economic opportunities

• Religious freedom

• Political persecution

• Cultural exchange

What historical factor contributed to the Jewish need for protection when migrating to Palestine?

• Economic hardship in Palestine

• Anti-Semitism in Europe

• Religious persecution by other faiths

• The discovery of oil in the region

How did the Arab population react to the increasing Jewish immigration in the 1920s?

• They welcomed the new settlers.

• They staged a militant uprising against the British government.

• They formed alliances with Jewish groups.

• They sought assistance from the League of Nations.

What was the outcome of the United Nations' decision regarding Palestine after WWII?

• Palestine was annexed by Britain.

• Palestine was divided into independent Jewish and Arab states.

• A single Arab state was established.

• The land was returned to the Ottoman Empire.

Where do the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers begin?

• Iraq

• Iran

• Turkey

• Syria

What is the primary source of conflict associated with the Jordan River?

• Territorial disputes between Turkey and Syria

• Control of its water between Palestinians and Israelis

• Trade routes to the Red Sea

• Fishing rights for neighboring countries