Diverse (many Religions & Languages) Millet system –Pay Taxes & supported the Empire –Hundred’s of years of Peace Diverse (many Religions & Languages) Millet system –P–Pay Taxes & supported the Empire –H–Hundred’s of years of Peace

Losers during WWI Sykes-Picot Agreement: Europeans choose: –Borders, leaders & types of Gov’t Argue that Arabs unable to govern themselves Losers during WWI Sykes-Picot Agreement: Europeans choose: –B–Borders, leaders & types of Gov’t Argue that Arabs unable to govern themselves

Sought unity in their common language (Arabic) Others sought the re- establishment of Islamic Leadership & Tradition Sought unity in their common language (Arabic) Others sought the re- establishment of Islamic Leadership & Tradition

Jews Forced out by Romans in 1 st Century A.D. Zionism: desire for a Jewish State in Palestine UN divides Palestine even though they make up 75% of the population Jews Forced out by Romans in 1 st Century A.D. Zionism: desire for a Jewish State in Palestine UN divides Palestine even though they make up 75% of the population

French give control of Lebanon to Christians even though Muslims make up 60% of the population Arabs win the independence from France French give control of Lebanon to Christians even though Muslims make up 60% of the population Arabs win the independence from France

Iraq = different religions, ethnic groups & languages Conflict results in one group ruling the country Kuwait = traditional part of Iraq made into a separate country Iraq = different religions, ethnic groups & languages Conflict results in one group ruling the country Kuwait = traditional part of Iraq made into a separate country