The Arab-Israeli war of 1948-49 led to which of these political changes in Arab nations?
A) The governments of Syria, Egypt, and Iraq were overthrown.
B) Several Arab nations moved to encourage Wahhabism.
C) Monarchies emerged in Syria and Egypt.
D) Egypt lost its strong position in the Arab world.
Answer: A) The governments of Syria, Egypt, and Iraq were overthrown.
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