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Q. 100:
Why was the O.E. already weak before the end of WWI? Give at least 2 reasons.
There were many weak rulers which led to many revolts within the empire, they were behind other countries in technology, they suffered defeat in many different wars.
Q: 200
At the end of WWI the O.E. fell apart because…
They were on the losing side of WWI
Q: 300What two countries gained control over the former O.E. land?
A: 300
Great Britain and France
Q: 400One of the root causes of
conflict in the M.E. today was the European involvement
after the collapse of the O.E. Describe that involvement
and its impact.
A:400
European countries divided the land w/o consideration
of existing political, religious and historical
connections.
Q:500
When WW1 ended and the European countries split up the former Ottoman Empire what problems did those divisions create? Mention at least 2.
1. Palestine/Israel issue2. No land for specific ethnic groups like Kurds – Sunni and Shia forced to be together3. Formation of Kuwait is even questioned 80 years later by Saddam Hussein
A:500
Q:100
In 1948, which European nation gave up its control of the region of the Middle
East known as Palestine?
A:100
Great Britain
Q:200
What is the PLO?
A: 200
A group that represents Arab people of Palestine who were
displaced by the establishment of Israel
Q: 300
What organization
created Israel?
A: 300
United Nations
Q: 400
What impact did the Holocaust have on the creation of
Israel?
A: 400
Many Jewish people were left homeless after the Holocaust
and desired a land of their own. They believed their own homeland would prevent any future events similar to the
Holocaust.
Q: 500
Besides the holocaust, name
three other reasons, events or movements
that led to the creation of Israel.
A: 500
Religious connection (they believe God promised the
land to them)
Anti-Semitism
Zionism
Q: 100
What countries joined the Palestinians in their
efforts to stop the creation of Israel?
A: 100JordanEgyptSyriaIraq
Lebanon
Q: 200
A peace treaty between Israel and
the PLO was signed in 1993. What was the main result of this
treaty?
A: 200
Areas in Israel with significant Arab
populations were allowed to be self-governed by
the Palestinians.
Q: 300
What are the two territories under
Palestinian control in Israel?
A: 300
West BankGaza Strip
Q: 400
Many Palestinians fled the area
when fighting broke out. Who is this group of people and what has become of them today?
A: 400
Refugees
Many still live in refugee
camps
Q: 500
During the 20th century, many wars have been fought
between Israel and its Arab neighbors. What is the major cause of
these conflicts?
A: 500
Israeli Jews and Palestinian Arabs both have historic
claims to the land.
Q:100
What is the U.S. main economic interest in the
M.E.?
A:100
oil
Q: 200
Why did Iraq invade Kuwait?
Why did we enter into war?
A: 200
Iraq’s invasion was to gain control over Kuwait’s oil fields
We entered because Saudi Arabia, an ally, asked for help and we joined the UN coalition that was formed to stop Iraq.
Q: 300In 2001, a terrorist attack on U.S. soil led to the invasion of
what country?Why were we there?
AfghanistanU.S. believed the
Afghanistan government, the Taliban, was aiding the terrorist
organization al-Qaeda. Al-Qaeda was responsible for the 9/11
attacks in NYC.
Q: 400
Who did we fight in the second Gulf War?
Why did we do this?
IraqU.S. believed Saddam Hussein was creating
weapons of mass destruction and was
therefore a threat to our interests in the M.E.
Q: 500
Why is a government for
Iraq having difficulty
developing?
A: 500There are many religious and ethnic groups in
Iraq who want control over the country.
Q: 100
What is anti-Semitism?
A: 100
Hatred of Jewish people simply
because of their religion.
Q: 200
What is Zionism?
A: 200
A movement to create a homeland
for the Jewish people.
Q: 300
Who are the
Taliban?
A group of Muslim extremists who had
control over Afghanistan from
1996-2001
Q: 400
What has been the cause of most of the
conflicts in the Middle East since WW II?
A: 400
Religion
• Came to power after Afghanistan’s long civil war
• Offered safe haven to Osama bin Laden
• Removed from power by U.S. forces in 2001
What, or who, is being describe by all of these:
A: 500
The Taliban