Partitioning of the Ottoman Empire

What led to the end of the Ottoman Empire?

• They were on the losing side of WWI

• They were on the losing side of WWII

• A famine led to a farmer revolt

• The empire went bankrupt

Answer explanation

The Ottoman Empire ended primarily because they were on the losing side of WWI, which led to significant territorial losses and the eventual dissolution of the empire in 1922.

What was the problem with the new boundaries created by Europeans after the Ottoman Empire collapsed? 

• survivors of the Holocaust needed a place of their own

• the UN voted on how the boundaries would be established

• the Germans and Italians, who won WWI, wanted more of a say

• the boundaries did not respect cultural, historic or religious beliefs

Answer explanation

The new boundaries created by Europeans after the Ottoman Empire collapsed often ignored the cultural, historic, and religious beliefs of the diverse populations in the region, leading to conflict and instability.

How did World War I have the greatest impact on the Ottoman Empire, and WHY?

• It made them a better empire, because they got more people too join them

• It made them collapse , because they joined the losing side, Allied Powers

• It made them collapse, because they joined the losing side, the Central Powers

• They wanted to join the Allied Powers and ended up winning.

Answer explanation

World War I led to the collapse of the Ottoman Empire because they sided with the Central Powers, who ultimately lost the war. This decision weakened the empire and contributed to its disintegration.

Which two countries partitioned the Middle East into countries after World War I?

• Britian and France

• The Ottoman Empire

• France and United States

• France and Germany

Answer explanation

After World War I, Britain and France divided the Middle East into new countries through agreements like the Sykes-Picot Agreement, establishing their influence in the region. Thus, the correct answer is Britain and France.

How did the Sykes and Picot agreement effect modern Middle East?

• It lead to conflict between ethnic and religion groups.

• It lead to the Arabs having no homes.

• It lead to the Jews destruction.

• It lead to the collapse of the Ottoman empire.

Answer explanation

The Sykes-Picot Agreement divided the Ottoman Empire's territories, disregarding ethnic and religious boundaries, leading to ongoing conflicts among various groups in the modern Middle East.

Which of the following was a secret agreement between British and French to carve up Middle East.

• Sykes Picot Agreement

• Balfour Declaration

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of Trianon

Answer explanation

The Sykes Picot Agreement was a secret deal between Britain and France during World War I to divide the Ottoman Empire's territories in the Middle East, making it the correct choice for this question.

What was one major problem European countries created with the drawing of artificial borders after WWI?

• It made people sad to leave their homeland

• The blending of ethnic and religious groups created conflict in parts of the region and between the groups

• The country became stronger

• The country began to start new languages

Answer explanation

The drawing of artificial borders after WWI often ignored existing ethnic and religious divisions, leading to tensions and conflicts among groups that were forced to coexist within the same borders.

Who drew up the boundaries of new countries created from the Ottoman Empire at the end of WWI?

• The USA

• Ottoman Rulers

• European Politicians

  from France and Great Britain

• Middle Eastern Governments

Answer explanation

The boundaries of new countries formed from the Ottoman Empire after WWI were primarily drawn by European politicians during treaties like the Treaty of Sèvres and the Treaty of Lausanne, not by the USA, Ottoman rulers, or Middle Eastern governments.

Partitioning means:

• Giving something to somebody

• Losing a war

• Dividing into parts

• Selling oil for profit

Answer explanation

Partitioning refers to the act of dividing something into parts. In this context, the correct answer is 'Dividing into parts', as it accurately describes the meaning of partitioning.

The Ottoman Empire, at its height, controlled land in:

• Europe, Africa, and South America

• Europe, Asia, and Australia

• Europe, Africa, and North America

• Europe, Africa, and Southwest Asia

Answer explanation

The Ottoman Empire, at its height, controlled vast territories across Europe, Africa, and Southwest Asia, making this the correct choice. The other options incorrectly include regions not under Ottoman control.