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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhich has been a major goal of both the Zionists and Palestinian Arabs in the Middle Eastto unite all Middle Eastern nations as oneto have their own independent countriesto become leaders in the world economyto improve their relations with the USSR
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhich document is most closely associated with the Arab-Israeli conflict?Kyoto ProtocolCommunist ManifestoBalfour DeclarationTreaty of Nanjing
- 3. Multiple Choice“…The Nazi holocaust, which engulfed millions of Jews in Europe, proved anew the urgency of the re-establishment of the Jewish state, which would solve the problem of Jewish homelessness by opening the gates to all Jews and lifting the Jewish people to equality in the family of nations….”This statement is referring to the establishment of which nation?JordanIsraelPolandLithuania
- 4. Multiple ChoiceA major dispute between the Israelis and the Palestinians is that each sidewants to control oil resources in the areahas historical ties to the same landbelieves in different interpretations of the same religionhas close military alliances with neighboring countries
- 5. Multiple ChoiceOne similarity in the unification of Italy, the Zionist movement, and the breakup of the Ottoman Empire was that each was influenced byhumanismpolytheismimperialismnationalism
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhen Kemal Ataturk became the leader of Turkey, his policies were different from those of the Ottoman Empire becausea limited monarchy was establishedIslamic Fundamentalism replaced all Western ideasimperialism was used to gain colonies throughout Europewestern ideas and practices were widely adopted
- 7. Multiple ChoiceOne similarity between Ataturk, Nasser, and Shah Pahlavi is that all of these leadersled invasions into Israelencouraged their people to convert to Hinduismsought to modernize their nationscame to power through the democratic process
- 8. Multiple ChoiceAtaturk's efforts to modernize the nation of Turkey were most strongly opposed byIslamic religious forcesrepublicansindustrialistsnationalists from India
- 9. Multiple ChoiceCzar Peter the Great of Russia and Shah Reza Pahlavi of Iran were similar becausethey converted their nations to Christianitythey introduced Western ideas and technologies into their nationseach expanded political and human rights to every single citizen in their nationseach was the father of democracy in their nation
- 10. Multiple ChoiceOne way in which Sun Yat-sen and Kemal Atatürk were similar is that eachrejected violence as a way to gain political powerled a nationalist movement in his countrysupported Marxist political principlespromoted a society ruled by religious leaders
- 11. Multiple ChoiceBase your answer to this question on the passage below and on your knowledge of social studies.
“…In order to obtain Arab support in the War, the British Government promised the Sherif of Mecca in 1915 that, in the event of an Allied victory, the greater part of the Arab provinces of the Turkish Empire would become independent. The Arabs understood that Palestine would be included in the sphere of independence.
In order to obtain the support of World Jewry, the British Government in 1917 issued the Balfour Declaration. The Jews understood that, if the experiment of establishing a Jewish National Home succeeded and a sufficient number of Jews went to Palestine, the National Home might develop in course of time into a Jewish State.…”— Summary of the Report of the Palestine Royal Commission, 1937The British made no promises to either the Arabs or the JewsThe United Nations did not try to prevent conflict in the Middle EastThe Arab-Israeli conflict can be traced in part to British promisesOnly the Jews were promised an independent state in Palestine - 12. Multiple ChoiceOne way in which Emperor Meiji and Atatürk are similar is that they both promotedisolation and nationalismcapitalism and democracyrevolution and absolutismreform and modernization
- 13. Multiple Choice
A primary purpose for building the Suez Canal was to
increase trade between the Middle East, Europe, and Asia
encourage Jewish settlement in nearby Palestine
reduce the time needed for travel between the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea
allow Indian merchants to reach the east coast of Africa
- 14. Multiple Choice
The continued importance of the Middle East to the global economy is based on its
research facilities
exports of manufactured goods
semi-arid climate
quantity of oil reserves
- 15. Multiple Choice
Kemal Atatürk is best known for helping Turkey become
a modern and secular state
an imperialist power in Africa and Asia
a communist country allied with the Soviet Union
a theocratic country with laws based on the Qur’an (Koran)
- 16. Multiple Choice
In the 1920's and 1930's, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk changed the Turkish government by
introducing some democratic reforms
increasing the power of the sultan
supporting divine right absolute monarchy
incorporating religious teachings into civil law
- 17. Multiple Choice
The Suez Canal is vital to 21st century global trade because it connects
The Mediterranean Sea and The Atlantic Ocean
The Black Sea and The Caspian Sea
The Persian Gulf and The Red Sea
The Mediterranean Sea and The Red Sea
- 18. Multiple Choice
When Kemal Ataturk became the political leader of Turkey, his policies differed from those of the Ottoman Empire. One difference between these policies was that
a limited monarchy was established
Islamic fundamentalism became a force in Anatolia
imperialism was used to acquire territory in Western Europe
Western ideas and practices were adopted
- 19. Multiple Choice
Which statement about Turkish leader Atatürk is an opinion rather than a fact?
He encouraged people to wear western-style clothing
His major accomplishment was the separation of church and state
He promoted modernization
His efforts led to the development of industries
- 20. Multiple Choice
Which conclusion is best supported by the information provided on this graph?
The United States has adequate petroleum reserves to meet future needs
Nations lacking major petroleum reserves cannot industrialize
Most of the world’s largest petroleum reserves are located in the Middle East
Overproduction of petroleum products has caused inflation in the Middle East
- 21. Multiple Choice
The Camp David Accords were significant to global history because
they were the first time that a universal list of human rights was written down
they led to a major reduction of nuclear arms around the world
they ended the bloody civil wars that took place on the Balkan Peninsula after the collapse of communism
they were the first long-lasting peace agreement between Israel and one of its Arab neighbors
- 22. Multiple Choice
“One person’s terrorist is another’s freedom fighter.”
Who is most likely referred to in the quotation above?
Mikhail Gorbachev
Juan Perón
Yasir Arafat
Margaret Thatcher
- 23. Multiple Choice
One way in which the motives for the Arab Spring and for the French Revolution are similar is that people wanted to
rid society of secular beliefs
alter the government to bring about reform
create change through nonviolent means
end economic inequalities using social media
- 24. Multiple Choice
One way in which Iran’s Ayatollah Khomeini and Afghanistan’s Taliban were similar is that they each
established an Islamic state
sponsored a United Nations Conference on Women’s Rights
joined the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)
incorporated communist doctrine into their government
- 25. Multiple Choice
The Iranian Revolution of 1979 resulted in the establishment of
a secular Western-style democracy
a constitutional monarchy
a military dictatorship
an Islamic state
- 26. Multiple Choice
The 1979 Islamic Revolution in Iran was a reaction to the failure of Shah Reza Pahlevi to
modernize the nation’s economy
meet the social and political needs of the people
establish political ties with Western nations
supply the military with advanced weapons technology
- 27. Multiple Choice
In the 1970s, when Iran was ruled by the Shah, the Ayatollah Khomeini’s major criticism was of the
Shah’s friendship with the Soviet Union
return to traditional Islamic law
lack of political and social rights for women
non-Islamic influences on the culture and economy
- 28. Multiple Choice
A major factor that continues to contribute to terrorist activities in the Middle East is
a decrease in crude oil prices on the world market
the Palestinian effort to establish a homeland
the presence of United Nations forces in Syria
the worldwide rejection of violence as a means to end conflict
- 29. Multiple Choice
Which conclusion can be drawn from this time line?
Israel withdrew from the Camp David Accords.
The Palestinian army is superior to the Israeli army.
Long-lasting peace in the Middle East has been difficult to achieve.
Neighboring countries have not been involved in the Arab-Israeli conflict.
- 30. Multiple Choice
Which situation is referred to in these headlines?
Persian Gulf War
Scramble for Africa
conflict between Israelis and Palestinians
collapse of the Ottoman Empire
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