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The Middle East and World War I

The Middle East and World War I

Imperialism, religious identity, and nationalism collided during World War I, laying the groundwork for the political and social landscape of the modern Middle East.

Key Ideas

As this video progresses, key ideas will be introduced to invoke discussion.

Think about the following questions as you watch the video


  1. What political powers controlled the Middle East in 1914?
  2. Why did the Ottoman Empire issue a declaration of jihad during the war?
  3. Who was Sharif Hussein?
  4. What did the British promise Sharif Hussein during the war?
  5. What were mandates?