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Continuing Conflict
Continuing Conflict in the Middle East
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What large territory was partitioned as a result of being on the losing side of World War I? | Ottoman Empire |
| Which European countries were tasked with drawing new borders for Middle Eastern countries? | France & Great Britain |
| Which Arab countries were consulted in partitioning the Ottoman territory? | None |
| What was the main focus of Great Britain and France when partitioning the former Ottoman territory? | Oil profits |
| What two issues lie at the heart of conflict in Southwest Asia? | Disputes over land & religion |
| How were the Kurds treated by Saddam Hussein? | Saddam Hussein killed 50,000-100,000 Kurds |
| How do Palestinians feel about the nation of Israel? | Palestine denies its right to exist |
| What site is a place of continual conflict between Israelis and Palestinians? | Gaza Strip |
| What happened to Iran's government in 1979? | The government was overthrown & sharia law was implemented. |