Freedom Movements & Decolonization

The 'Sykes-Picot Agreement' is often criticized for:

MCQ

MCQ Answer

A. Creating Israel
B. Ignoring ethnic/tribal lines in the Middle East Correct

Explanation

The secret agreement divided the Ottoman Arab lands into British and French spheres without regard for local populations, causing long-term instability.

C. Giving Turkey too much land
D. Causing the Iranian Revolution

Correct Answer

Ignoring ethnic/tribal lines in the Middle East