The 'Levant Mandate' granted to France after World War I included which two modern-day countries?
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Correct answer: Syria and Lebanon
Under the League of Nations, France was given responsibility for governing Syria and Lebanon after the collapse of the Ottoman Empire. This period was marked by frequent revolts against French administration.
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