Britain and the Arab World / Middle East Flashcards
What was Britain’s strategic interest in the Middle East during its empire?
Trade routes, oil resources, and geopolitical rivalry.
What was the Hussein–McMahon Correspondence?
British promise of Arab independence for revolting against the Ottomans.
What did the Sykes–Picot Agreement contradict?
Promises made to Arab leaders during WWI.
What did the Balfour Declaration support?
A national home for the Jewish people in Palestine.
Which territories did Britain receive as mandates after WWI?
Palestine, Transjordan, and Iraq.
When did Britain finally withdraw from Palestine?
1948.
What triggered the Suez Crisis?
Nasser nationalised the Suez Canal.
Who led a pro-Nazi coup in Iraq during WWII?
Rashid Ali al-Gaylani.
Why was Anwar Sadat arrested during WWII?
For trying to contact German agents to oppose British occupation.
What peace agreement did Sadat sign with Israel in 1978?
The Camp David Accords.
What happened to Anwar Sadat in 1981?
He was assassinated for making peace with Israel.
