Question

Which of the following describes the circumstances of Palestine prior to the emergence of modern political Zionism in the late 19th century?a. The territory was under the control of Ottoman Turkey.b. The were no Jews living in Palestine.c. The Arab population already had a well-developed national consciousness.d. The territory was among the more economically prosperous and intellectually advanced regions in the Arab world.

Answer 1

Answer:

A. The territory was under the control of Ottoman Turkey.It also could be B

Explanation:

The middle of the nineteenth century in Palestine marked the end of a quarter of a millennium of neglect and decline. Around 1800 Palestine was a backward province of the Ottoman empire, largely rural and sparsely populated. Both rural and urban economies were traditional and poor.