Lawrence of Arabia

What was one of the main objectives of the Paris meeting in 1919, attended by leaders from America, France, Italy, and Britain?

• To establish a new global currency.

• To decide on settlements, reparations, and the future of the Middle East.

• To plan for the next World War.

• To form a permanent military alliance.

What did the British promise the Sharif of Makkah in exchange for launching an 'Arab revolt' against the Ottoman Empire?

• Financial aid for rebuilding cities.

• Military training for his sons.

• An independent Arab state.

• Control over British trade routes.

Which cities did the Sharif's forces successfully besiege early in the Arab Revolt, allowing the British to increase their supply of arms?

• Madinah and Damascus.

• Cairo and Alexandria.

• Makkah and Ta'if.

• Istanbul and Ankara.

What was the primary target for the Arab forces to disrupt Ottoman supply lines into Arabia?

• Hejaz Railway

• Ottoman bridges

• Water towers

• Ottoman stations

Which two agreements revealed the British government's conflicting promises and plans for the Middle East?

• Sykes-Picot Agreement and Treaty of Versailles

• Balfour Declaration and Cairo Conference

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• McMahon-Hussein Correspondence and Sykes-Picot Agreement

What was the primary objective for Lawrence, Feisal, and their forces after the British advanced into Palestine?

• To secure the Hejaz Railway

• To negotiate with the Ottoman Empire

• To reach Damascus before the British

• To establish an independent Arab state

How did T.E. Lawrence feel about the promises made to the Arabs for self-government?

• He was proud of the British government's sincerity

• He believed the promises were genuine and would be honored

• He felt ashamed and believed the promises would be broken

• He was confident the Arabs would achieve dominance regardless of the promises