G7 Arab History - Fill in the blank

Iraqi Coup (1941)

• A nationalist coup that temporarily overthrew British influence in Iraq.

• A military coup that established a monarchy in Iraq.

• A peaceful protest that led to democratic reforms in Iraq.

• An invasion by neighboring countries to control Iraqi resources.

World War II

• Global war from 1939-1945 between the Axis and Allies.

• A conflict primarily between the United States and Japan.

• A series of battles fought in Europe during the 1800s.

• A war that resulted in the formation of the United Nations.

Treaty of Sèvres (1920)

• Official treaty that abolished the Ottoman Empire and created mandates.

• A peace agreement that ended World War I between the Allies and Germany.

• A treaty that established the League of Nations.

• An agreement that divided the Ottoman Empire among European powers.

T.E. Lawrence

• British officer who helped the Arab Revolt; 'Lawrence of Arabia'.

• Famous American explorer of the 19th century.

• Notable French artist known for his surrealist paintings.

• German scientist who contributed to the theory of relativity.

UN Partition Plan (1947)

• Decision to divide Palestine into Jewish and Arab states, leading to war.

• A proposal to establish a single state for both Jews and Arabs.

• An agreement to maintain the status quo in Palestine.

• A plan to create a Jewish homeland in Europe.

Sharif Hussein

• Leader of the Arab Revolt; Sharif of Mecca.

• A famous Ottoman Sultan.

• A British colonial officer in the Middle East.

• An Egyptian pharaoh.

Rachid Ali Al-Gaylani

• A nationalist coup that temporarily overthrew British influence in Iraq.

• A famous Iraqi poet known for his revolutionary themes.

• The first Prime Minister of Iraq after the monarchy was established.

• A military leader who fought against the Ottoman Empire.

Erwin Rommel

• German general known as the 'Desert Fox' in North Africa.

• Famous British naval commander during World War II.

• Soviet leader during the Cold War.

• American general who led troops in the Pacific Theater.

Francois Georges-Picot

• French diplomat who co-created the secret Sykes-Picot Agreement.

• British military officer known for his role in World War I.

• American politician who influenced French foreign policy.

• Italian explorer who mapped the Middle East.

King Faysal

• Son of Sharif Hussein; proclaimed King of Syria but expelled by French.

• First King of Iraq; known for his role in the Arab Revolt.

• Leader of the Ottoman Empire during World War I.

• King of Saudi Arabia who unified the country.