GRADE (8) UNIT 3 LESSON 4

What was the primary reason the Arabs sought alliance with the British during WWI?

• To gain independence from the Ottoman Empire

• To control more territory in the Middle East

• To establish trade relations with Europe

• To gain access to military weapons

Who initiated the Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Empire in 1916?

• T.E. Lawrence

• Sharif Hussein ibn Ali

• Faisal I

• The British government

How many fighters did Faisal I lead during the Arab Revolt?

• 50,000 fighters

• 60,000 fighters

• 65,000 fighters

• 70,000 fighters

What was T.E. Lawrence's role during the Arab Revolt?

• Political ambassador

• Financial advisor

• Military strategist

• Religious leader

Which strategic location was captured that allowed British forces to advance into Palestine?

• Damascus

• Constantinople

• Jerusalem

• Aqaba

What was the Sykes-Picot Agreement?

• A trade agreement between Arabs and British

• A peace treaty with the Ottomans

• A secret pact between Britain and France

• A military alliance agreement

Under the Sykes-Picot Agreement, which areas came under French control?

• Jordan and Iraq

• Palestine and Haifa

• Syria and Lebanon

• Constantinople and the Turkish Straits

When was the Balfour Declaration published?

• 1918

• 1916

• 1915

• 1917

What was the main purpose of the Balfour Declaration?

• To establish Arab independence

• To support a Jewish national home in Palestine

• To divide Ottoman territories

• To end World War I

Who led the Arab forces in collaboration with T.E. Lawrence?

• Sultan of Turkey

• Sharif Hussein

• British commanders

• Faisal I