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World War I Practice Test: World War I - The Ottoman Empire - Countries In The Middle East
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At its height the Ottoman Empire covered a vast area, from modern day Hungary in the north, Iran in the east, Saudi Arabia in the south and Algeria in the west.  The Ottomans joined the war on the side of Germany, hoping to regain lands they had lost to Russia 40 years earlier.  It turned out to be a disastrous move and after the war the Ottoman Empire, which had lasted for more than 600 years, was no more.

World War I Practice Test: World War I - The Ottoman Empire - Countries In The Middle East
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1. The Battle of Romani, fought from 3rd to 5th August 1916, was Britain's first major victory against the Ottomans. What was notable about two of the three Allied military units involved?
2. Perhaps the greatest Ottoman victory of the war took place in the Dardanelles Campaign. By what name is it more usually known?
3. The main concern to the British of a war in the Middle East was that they might lose what?
4. The historic region of Mesopotamia saw many battles during the war, one of which took place in which ancient city?
5. The main area of conflict between the Ottomans and the Russians was fought in the Caucasus region. The Caucasus lies between which two seas?
6. During the war some of those ruled by the Ottomans rose up to fight against them. Which people were they?
7. The British sent several people to help the Arabs in their revolt, among them a young Captain, remembered today as who?
8. The historic region of Mesopotamia saw many battles during the war, one of which took place in which ancient city?
9. During the war some of those ruled by the Ottomans rose up to fight against them. Which people were they?
10. The main concern to the British of a war in the Middle East was that they might lose what?