Ottoman Empire

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The Ottoman Empire collapsed shortly after which of the following major events?
Options:
World War I,
Vietnam War,
Revolutionary War,
Iraq War

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World War I

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Partitioning means:

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Dividing into parts

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An extensive group of countries under a single supreme authority (ruler) is referred to as a __________. Usually, the ruler allows these "countries" to rule themselves, but does have complete authority over them.

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Empire

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The Ottoman Empire controlled land in: Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia, All of the above

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All of the above

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When partitioning the Ottoman Empire, Britain and France cared most about: Profiting from oil ($$$), Preventing conflict among religious and ethnic groups, Profiting from diamonds and slave labor, Establishing democratic governments

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Profiting from oil ($$$)

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Which of the following was NOT an effect of the partitioning of the Ottoman Empire? Options: Britain and France created borders in the Middle East that had not previously existed., The Kurds were divided into areas of Iraq, Iran, Turkey, and Syria., Britain and France created borders that minimized conflict between religious and ethnic groups., Sunnis and Shias were grouped together in Iraq, leading to conflict.

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Britain and France created borders that minimized conflict between religious and ethnic groups.

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Which of the following became its own independent country (not a colony of Britain or France) after the Ottoman Empire collapsed? Turkey, Iraq, Syria, Palestine

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Turkey

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Which country is highlighted in green? Options: Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Syria

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Saudi Arabia

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Which country is highlighted in red? Options: Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, Saudi Arabia

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Afghanistan

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Which country is highlighted in red on this world map? Options: Iraq, The United States, France, Bulgaria

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The United States