History

Question

1 5.1.2 Exam: Semester 2 Exam

United

Kingdon

Russia

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Black See

The Strat

of Girata

Dardanollos

Appean Sea

Italy

Bosphorus

[Spain

Turkey

Atlantic

Ocean

Gregor

Persia

(present-day

Iran)

Buez Canal

Egypt

Saudi

Arabia

Red Sea

Look closely at this map. In ancient times, Romans, Germanic tribes, and

Byzantines fought over the Strait of Gibraltar. Later, Arabs, Spaniards, and the

British fought over it.

Which of the following is the most likely reason why so many powers

considered this strait worth fighting over?

O A. The strait forms the principal route for illegal immigration from

Africa and Asia into Europe.

© B. The strait's steep cliffe have made it dangerous for sailors and

traders.

© C. The strait's location near a major source of drugs has made it a

center for smuggling.

• D. The strait controls access between the Mediterranean Sea and the

Atlantic Ocean

Answer

D. The strait controls access between the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean.

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The Strait of Gibraltar is a narrow waterway that connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Atlantic Ocean. It is a strategically important location because it controls access...