The UK in the Middle East (OCR GCSE Geography B (Geography for Enquiring Minds)): Quizzes
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What continues to influence modern conflicts in the Middle East from the British Empire period?
What continues to influence modern conflicts in the Middle East from the British Empire period?
Borders drawn by British administrators
What is the primary driver of UK policy in the Middle East?
What is the primary driver of UK policy in the Middle East?
Trade considerations
Which high-value goods does the UK export to Middle Eastern countries?
Which high-value goods does the UK export to Middle Eastern countries?
Aircraft and weapons
What crucial energy resources does the UK import from the Middle East?
What crucial energy resources does the UK import from the Middle East?
Oil and natural gas
In which year did the UN plan divide the former British territory into Palestine and Israel?
In which year did the UN plan divide the former British territory into Palestine and Israel?
1947
When did NATO forces, including British military personnel, invade Iraq?
When did NATO forces, including British military personnel, invade Iraq?
2003
When were UK diplomatic ties with Iran restored after the 1979 break?
When were UK diplomatic ties with Iran restored after the 1979 break?
2014
When did the UK join the coalition conducting air strikes against extremists in Syria?
When did the UK join the coalition conducting air strikes against extremists in Syria?
2015
Which strategic sea routes pass through the Middle East?
Which strategic sea routes pass through the Middle East?
Red Sea, Suez Canal, Persian Gulf
What are the UK's two primary political concerns in the Middle East?
What are the UK's two primary political concerns in the Middle East?
Growing trade & security from terrorism