Middle East and Global Conflicts Quiz

What country did Britain take over as World War One ended?

• Israel

• Syria

• Palestine

What influenced future developments in the Middle East and set the stage for decades of regional conflicts?

• British Mandate of Palestine

• France Mandate of Palestine

• Italy Mandate of Palestine

What was a main reason for foreign involvement in the Middle East:

• Oil resources

• Cultural heritage

• Ethnic and religious divisions

How did colonial boundaries affect national identity?

• Strengthened national unity

• Caused confusion and division

• Had no impact

Which colonial power controlled Palestine before 1948?

• France

• Britain

• The U.S.

Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all trace their roots to:

• Egypt

• Abraham

• Greece

Which city is sacred to all three Abrahamic religions?

• Mecca

• Damascus

• Jerusalem

Religious beliefs have contributed to:

• Complete unity in the Middle East

• A blend of polytheistic beliefs

• Both conflict and coexistence

The Crusades were primarily motivated by:

• Trade negotiations

• Religious and territorial ambition

• Cultural exchange

Under the Ottomans, different religious groups:

• Had no rights

• Were treated equally

• had to pay taxes and follow discriminatory laws