WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

HISTORY OF THE MIDDLE EAST

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European partitioning in the Middle East following World War I led to conflict in the region. One of the main reasons for the conflict was that the borders drawn by the Europeans
A
separated many ethnic and religious groups from their homelands.
B
ignored physical features that created traditional boundaries.
C
cut many areas off from the sea and traditional trade routes
D
included too much desert land in many of the new areas.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -What was the first purpose of the European partitioning of Middle Eastern lands? European countries were going to guide the Middle Eastern countries toward independence. What country was not independent directly after the fall of Ottoman Empire?

Detailed explanation-2: -The partitioning of the Ottoman Empire after the war led to the domination of the Middle East by Western powers such as Britain and France, and saw the creation of the modern Arab world and the Republic of Turkey.

Detailed explanation-3: -The main part of the Ottoman Empire became Turkey while the rest was partitioned (divided) by Britain and France.

Detailed explanation-4: -The borders that would be established between Israel and a future Palestinian state as part of a negotiated two-state solution. The future status of Jerusalem, which both sides claim as their capital. The question of refugees. More items •19-Oct-2021

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