7th SW Asia GACE

What agreement divided the Ottoman Empire after WWI?

• Geneva Accord
• Camp David Accords
• Sykes-Picot Agreement
• Balfour Declaration

Answer explanation

The Sykes-Picot Agreement divided the Ottoman Empire between Britain and France.

What year was the modern state of Israel created?

• 1917
• 1948
• 1967
• 2000

Answer explanation

Israel was established in 1948.

Why was Israel created?

• To control oil
• For Jewish homeland after WWII
• To punish Arabs
• To stop wars

Answer explanation

Zionism and the Holocaust influenced the creation of Israel.

Who wants an independent state in Gaza and the West Bank?

• Kurds
• Turks
• Persians
• Palestinians

Answer explanation

Palestinians seek independence in the region.

What is a major source of conflict between Sunni and Shia Muslims?

• Language differences
• Geography
• Religious leadership
• Trade issues

Answer explanation

They disagree over who should lead the Muslim community.

Why is the U.S. interested in Southwest Asia?

• Forests
• Climate
• Oil and counterterrorism
• Jewelry

Answer explanation

The U.S. is involved for oil and security interests.

What war did the U.S. fight after Iraq invaded Kuwait?

• Iraq War
• Afghan War
• Persian Gulf War
• World War II

Answer explanation

The Persian Gulf War was fought after Iraq invaded Kuwait.

What caused the U.S. to invade Afghanistan in 2001?

• Oil prices
• Terrorist attacks
• Border issues
• Religion

Answer explanation

The 9/11 terrorist attacks prompted the invasion.

Which rivers flow through Turkey, Syria, and Iraq?

• Tigris and Nile
• Euphrates and Nile
• Tigris and Euphrates
• Jordan and Amazon

Answer explanation

The Tigris and Euphrates Rivers support agriculture.

Which body of water is critical for global oil transport?

• Red Sea
• Suez Canal
• Strait of Hormuz
• Persian Gulf

Answer explanation

The Strait of Hormuz is vital for oil shipping.