When the Central Powers Fell in Defeat in 1918 (WWI)

question 31

Multiple Choice

When the Central Powers fell in defeat in 1918 (WWI) , the Allied Powers divided the region in ways designed to ___________________, often with cavalier disregard for issues of ___________________. This approach set the stage for many of the region's current conflicts.

• A) avoid ethnic conflicts; available resources
• B) meet their national interests; ethnicity and cultural identity
• C) have clear boundaries set by landmarks such as rivers; overpopulation
• D) evenly distribute available resources; historical tribal differences

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