USA HISTORY

THE 1970S 1969 1979

CONFLICT IN THE MIDDLE EAST

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What large territory was partitioned as a result of being on the losing side in World War I?
A
Roman Empire
B
Ottoman Empire
C
Persian Empire
D
British Empire
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Ottoman Empire disintegrated and was partitioned after its defeat in World War I.

Detailed explanation-2: -The partition of the Ottoman Empire (30 October 1918 – 1 November 1922) was a geopolitical event that occurred after World War I and the occupation of Istanbul by British, French and Italian troops in November 1918.

Detailed explanation-3: -The agreement allocated to Britain control of areas between the Mediterranean Sea and the River Jordan, Jordan, and southern Iraq; France got control of southeastern Turkey, northern Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon; and Russia received Istanbul, the Turkish Straits, and Armenia.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Kurds were not given their own homeland, which has left the Kurdish people vulnerable to extreme persecution.

Detailed explanation-5: -The main part of the Ottoman Empire became Turkey while the rest was partitioned (divided) by Britain and France.

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