Middle Eastern and End of Empire

What did the Sykes-Picot Agreement help establish?

• Borders of many modern Middle Eastern nation-states

• A unified Middle Eastern empire

• A new economic system in Europe

• A peace treaty with the Ottoman Empire

Which two superpowers sought to gain allies in the Middle East during the Cold War?

• The United States and the Soviet Union

• China and India

• France and Germany

• Japan and South Korea

Which agreement divided the Middle East between the French, British, Italians, and Russians?

• Sykes-Picot agreement

• Treaty of Versailles

• Yalta Conference

• Potsdam Agreement

Before the Suez Canal was built, how many miles did Europeans have to travel to reach the Indian Ocean?

• 10,000 miles

• 12,000 miles

• 15,000 miles

• 8,000 miles

Which two superpowers intervened during the Suez Crisis?

• United States and Soviet Union

• United Kingdom and France

• China and India

• Germany and Italy

What was the role of the United States and Soviet Union during the Suez Crisis?

• Intervened to stop the conflict

• Supported the British and French

• Remained neutral

• Supported Nasser

What was a primary goal of the Bandung Conference as depicted in the image?

• To unite countries against colonialism

• To establish new trade agreements

• To address global warming

• To enhance artistic collaborations

Why was the Suez Canal important for European imperialists?

• It provided a direct route for oil from Iran.

• It allowed quick movement of Middle Eastern oil to European and American markets.

• It was a major tourist attraction.

• It was a site for military training exercises.

What was the outcome of the CIA-planned coup in Iran?

• Mossadegh remained in power.

• The shah was overthrown.

• Mossadegh was removed from power.

• Iran became a democracy.

Who is the author of the article "The Middle East and the End of Empire"?

• Betty S. Anderson

• Eman M. Elshaikh

• Fred Halliday

• John McNeill