Mediterranean Political Conflicts Overview

The video explores a hypothetical scenario where the Mediterranean Sea is drained, impacting bordering countries. It discusses the geopolitical consequences, including conflicts and treaties among nations like Spain, Italy, France, and others. The video covers the first Great Mediterranean War, Balkan conflicts, and the peaceful division of the central Mediterranean. It concludes with tensions in the eastern Mediterranean and reflections on the scenario's implications.

What would be a major consequence for Italy if the Mediterranean Sea were drained?

• Italy would become a landlocked country.

• Italy would gain more coastal territory.

• Italy would lose its northern borders.

• Italy would become an island.

Which country is likely to act as a 'policeman' in the Western Mediterranean after the sea is drained?

• Greece

• Spain

• France

• Italy

What was the main reason for Algeria joining the first great Mediterranean War?

• To support Spain against Italy.

• To gain control over Corsica.

• To maintain trade ties with France.

• To expand its territory into Europe.

What was the main reason for the conference held in Athens during the first great Mediterranean War?

• To divide the Mediterranean into new countries

• To ensure wars remain in unclaimed lands

• To form a new Mediterranean alliance

• To declare a winner of the war

How was Bosnia and Herzegovina divided after the conflict involving Croatia and Serbia?

• By geographical features

• By historical claims

• By ethnicities

• By economic zones

Which country stepped in to prevent a war between Croatia and Slovenia?

• Spain

• Greece

• France

• Italy

What was the outcome of the central Mediterranean division conference?

• The land remained unclaimed.

• The land was divided among existing countries.

• A war broke out over the division.

• A new country was formed.

Which two countries went to war over overlapping claims in the eastern Mediterranean?

• Turkey and Greece

• Egypt and Libya

• Italy and France

• Spain and Algeria

What was a significant result of the peace treaty between Turkey and Greece?

• Greece gained control of Northern Cyprus.

• Turkey gained control of all islands.

• Turkey lost all its Mediterranean territory.

• Greece gained control of most of the Aegean Sea.

What was the primary concern for Egypt after the Mediterranean Sea was drained?

• Gaining control over Cyprus

• Maintaining trade routes through the Suez Canal

• Forming a new alliance with Greece

• Expanding its territory into Europe