Unit 2 Study Guide Quiz

What major event contributed to the fall of the Ottoman Empire?

• The Industrial Revolution

• World War I

• The French Revolution

• The Spanish-American War

What was a significant outcome of the breakup of the Ottoman Empire?

• Increased unity among ethnic groups

• Creation of new countries with diverse populations

• Immediate peace in the Middle East

• Return to Ottoman rule

When European countries partitioned the former Ottoman territories, what was often overlooked?

• Economic interests of the new nations

• Geographical features

• Ethnic and religious group identities

• Historical ties between nations

Which of the following statements is true regarding the new countries formed after the breakup of the Ottoman Empire?

• They were largely homogenous in terms of culture and religion.

• They included groups that often had little in common.

• They were formed based solely on economic considerations.

• They were all democratically governed.

How did the partitioning of the Ottoman Empire contribute to regional conflicts?

• It encouraged cooperation among ethnic groups.

• It created artificial borders that ignored ethnic and religious divisions.

• It unified the region under a single government.

• It led to the establishment of a multinational federation.

What was one significant consequence of Zionist pressure in Palestine?

• Increased cooperation among ethnic groups

• Religious and ethnic group tensions

• Total peace in the region

• The establishment of a single state

What was the proposed plan for Palestine during the early 20th century?

• To create a unified state

• To create a Jewish and an Arab state

• To grant independence to Palestine only

• To annex Palestine to neighboring countries

What is a major reason for the ongoing conflict between Arabs and Israelis?

• Economic disparities

• Disagreements over historical narratives

• Both groups claim a right to the same land

• Language differences

Which statement accurately reflects the beliefs of both Arabs and Israelis regarding the land?

• They have no historical ties to the land.

• They both believe they have a religious connection to the land.

• Only Israelis have a religious connection to the land.

• Only Arabs have a historical claim to the land.

What major event did the Zionist movement lead to in 1948?

• The creation of the Palestinian Authority

• The establishment of Israel

• The signing of the Oslo Accords

• The first Arab-Israeli War