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A Line In The Sand by James Barr
Contributed by: Cope
  • 1. Which two countries are primarily discussed in relation to the Sykes-Picot Agreement?
A) France and Britain.
B) USA and Japan.
C) Russia and Italy.
D) Germany and Austria.
  • 2. What year was the Sykes-Picot Agreement signed?
A) 1945.
B) 1920.
C) 1918.
D) 1916.
  • 3. Which major global event influenced the Middle East's political landscape in the book?
A) The Great Depression.
B) The Cold War.
C) World War I.
D) The Vietnam War.
  • 4. What does the author argue about the artificial borders drawn in the Middle East?
A) They were well-received by all nations.
B) They ensured lasting peace.
C) They had no significant impact.
D) They contributed to ongoing conflicts.
  • 5. What is the narrative style used in 'A Line In The Sand'?
A) Historical narrative.
B) Poetry.
C) Fictional storytelling.
D) Personal memoir.
  • 6. What type of sources does Barr utilize in his research?
A) Fictional novels.
B) Biographical accounts.
C) Contemporary opinion pieces.
D) Primary historical documents.
  • 7. What does Barr suggest about the promises made to Arab leaders during WWI?
A) They were completely fulfilled.
B) They were often betrayed.
C) They had no real consequences.
D) They were vastly over-exaggerated.
  • 8. What did the Balfour Declaration entail?
A) A military alliance with Ottoman forces.
B) Independence for Arab states.
C) Support for a Jewish homeland in Palestine.
D) A trade agreement with Iraq.
  • 9. How does Barr view the concept of nationalism in the context of the Middle East?
A) As a unifying force across nations.
B) As irrelevant to the region's history.
C) As a purely Western idea.
D) As a source of conflict and identity.
  • 10. Which modern conflict is rooted in the history debated in the book?
A) The War in Afghanistan.
B) The Korean War.
C) The Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
D) The Balkan Wars.
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