Question

Why were western powers interested in countries in the Middle East, like Iran and Saudi Arabia?

A.
Democratic nations felt threatened by Islamic nations.

B.
These countries were once colonies of Germany, and now Allied powers were scrambling to take control after WWI.

C.
Western companies wanted to build factories there for cheaper labor.

D.
The countries had a rich reserve of oil.

Answer 1

A would be the answer

Answer 2

I'd say D because we in the past heavily relied on our allies in the Middle East for crude oil, which we use to fuel many things in our daily lives.