APFIVE Sykes-Picot Agreement and Colonial Boundaries
Which of the following best explains how the Sykes-Picot Agreement of 1916 demonstrates the impact of colonialism on contemporary political boundaries in the Middle East?
A
It formalized existing tribal territories into nation-states
B
It created artificial boundaries that ignored ethnic and religious distributions
C
It eliminated Ottoman influence through local referendums
D
It established democratic governments throughout the region