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What was the Sykes-Picot Agreement and why is it important to the modern Middle East?
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The Sykes-Picot Agreement was a secret 1916 agreement between Britain and France that divided the Arab provinces of the Ottoman Empire into British and French areas of influence.
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How did the discovery of oil impact the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East?
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The discovery of oil transformed the Middle East into a strategically important region due to its vast oil reserves, attracting global interest and affecting international relations radically.
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Which event marked the end of the Ottoman Empire and how did it affect the region?
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The end of World War I marked the demise of the Ottoman Empire with the Treaty of Sèvres in 1920, leading to the partitioning of its territories in the Middle East.
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When did Israel declare its independence and what were the immediate consequences?
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Israel declared independence on May 14, 1948, resulting in the 1948 Arab-Israeli War as neighboring Arab states opposed the formation of a Jewish state.
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What is the significance of the Camp David Accords?
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The Camp David Accords, signed in 1978, were a peace treaty between Egypt and Israel, marking the first time an Arab country recognized Israel.
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