A Line In The Sand by James Barr

1. Which two countries are primarily discussed in relation to the Sykes-Picot Agreement?

A) France and Britain.
B) Russia and Italy.
C) USA and Japan.
D) Germany and Austria.

2. What year was the Sykes-Picot Agreement signed?

A) 1918.
B) 1945.
C) 1916.
D) 1920.

3. Which major global event influenced the Middle East's political landscape in the book?

A) World War I.
B) The Great Depression.
C) The Cold War.
D) The Vietnam War.

4. What does the author argue about the artificial borders drawn in the Middle East?

A) They ensured lasting peace.
B) They were well-received by all nations.
C) They contributed to ongoing conflicts.
D) They had no significant impact.

5. What is the narrative style used in 'A Line In The Sand'?

A) Personal memoir.
B) Poetry.
C) Historical narrative.
D) Fictional storytelling.

6. What type of sources does Barr utilize in his research?

A) Fictional novels.
B) Contemporary opinion pieces.
C) Primary historical documents.
D) Biographical accounts.

7. What does Barr suggest about the promises made to Arab leaders during WWI?

A) They were often betrayed.
B) They were vastly over-exaggerated.
C) They had no real consequences.
D) They were completely fulfilled.

8. What did the Balfour Declaration entail?

A) Support for a Jewish homeland in Palestine.
B) A trade agreement with Iraq.
C) A military alliance with Ottoman forces.
D) Independence for Arab states.

9. How does Barr view the concept of nationalism in the context of the Middle East?

A) As a purely Western idea.
B) As a unifying force across nations.
C) As a source of conflict and identity.
D) As irrelevant to the region's history.

10. Which modern conflict is rooted in the history debated in the book?

A) The Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
B) The Korean War.
C) The War in Afghanistan.
D) The Balkan Wars.

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