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Which group demanded self-rule or independence in the newly formed nations?
Which group demanded self-rule or independence in the newly formed nations?
- Religious minorities
- Majority ethnic groups
- Diverse ethnic minorities (correct)
- Secular communities
What was the main reason for the partition of the Palestine mandate into Arab areas and Israel?
What was the main reason for the partition of the Palestine mandate into Arab areas and Israel?
- Religious unity
- Diverse ethnic and religious communities (correct)
- Geographic proximity
- Ethnic homogeneity
In Iraq and Bahrain, which religious group ruled over the Shiite majority?
In Iraq and Bahrain, which religious group ruled over the Shiite majority?
- Sunni Muslims (correct)
- Druze
- Different Christian sects
- Alawites
What factor posed challenges to unity in many Middle Eastern nations according to the text?
What factor posed challenges to unity in many Middle Eastern nations according to the text?
Which ethnic group has long called for an independent homeland across several countries in the Middle East?
Which ethnic group has long called for an independent homeland across several countries in the Middle East?
What was the outcome of the Kurdish uprising in Iraq in 1991?
What was the outcome of the Kurdish uprising in Iraq in 1991?
Which ethnic group is a majority in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Syria?
Which ethnic group is a majority in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Syria?
Who controlled the Palestine mandate and three provinces of the old Ottoman empire that formed modern-day Iraq?
Who controlled the Palestine mandate and three provinces of the old Ottoman empire that formed modern-day Iraq?
What was the stated goal of the mandate system in the Middle East?
What was the stated goal of the mandate system in the Middle East?
What tensions grew in British-ruled Palestine between Arab and Jewish residents?
What tensions grew in British-ruled Palestine between Arab and Jewish residents?
What did Arabs in the region demand during the time when Britain supported a Jewish national home in part of the Palestine mandate?
What did Arabs in the region demand during the time when Britain supported a Jewish national home in part of the Palestine mandate?
Which countries emerged as independent nations following World War II from the former mandates?
Which countries emerged as independent nations following World War II from the former mandates?
Study Notes
Nationalism and Independence in the Middle East
- Nationalist groups demanded self-rule or independence in newly formed nations.
Partition of Palestine
- The Palestine mandate was partitioned into Arab areas and Israel due to rising tensions between Arab and Jewish residents over Jewish immigration and land ownership.
Religious Groups in the Middle East
- In Iraq and Bahrain, Sunnis ruled over the Shiite majority.
Challenges to Unity
- Sectarian, ethnic, and religious divisions posed challenges to unity in many Middle Eastern nations.
Kurdish Quest for Independence
- The Kurds have long called for an independent homeland across several countries in the Middle East.
Kurdish Uprising in Iraq
- The Kurdish uprising in Iraq in 1991 was crushed, leading to a massive refugee crisis.
Demographics of Middle Eastern Countries
- Arabs are a majority in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Syria.
Post-Ottoman Empire Territories
- The British controlled the Palestine mandate and three provinces of the old Ottoman Empire that formed modern-day Iraq.
Mandate System Goals
- The stated goal of the mandate system in the Middle East was to prepare territories for self-rule and eventual independence.
Tensions in British-Ruled Palestine
- Tensions grew in British-ruled Palestine between Arab and Jewish residents over Jewish immigration and land ownership.
Arab Demands
- Arabs in the region demanded independence and an end to Jewish immigration during the time when Britain supported a Jewish national home in part of the Palestine mandate.
Emergence of Independent Nations
- Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, and Israel emerged as independent nations following World War II from the former mandates.
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Description
This quiz covers the challenges of diversity in the Middle East, focusing on ethnic groups and majority populations in different countries. It also explores the mandates and independence gained after World War I and the Treaty of Versailles.
