Arab Israeli Conflict Introduction

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Who was Lord Moyne and what was his relationship with Winston Churchill?

A member of the Lehi group who opposed any form of violence

A Jewish leader who supported the British mandate in Palestine

An anti-Zionist British Minister who was kidnapped by British spies

A pro-Zionist leader who was a friend of Winston Churchill (correct)

What was the significance of the MacDonald White Paper of 1939 in relation to Lord Moyne?

It proposed increased immigration to Palestine, which Lord Moyne supported

It advocated for the independence of Palestine from British rule, which Lord Moyne implemented

It suggested the creation of a Jewish state in Palestine, which Lord Moyne endorsed

It called for a halt in Jewish immigration to Palestine, which Lord Moyne opposed (correct)

What was the motive behind the assassination of Lord Moyne by members of LEHI?

To seek revenge for the bombing of King David Hotel

To create fear and terror among the British in Palestine (correct)

To support his anti-Zionist views

To protest against the illegal immigration of Jews to Palestine

How did Britain respond to the bombing of King David Hotel by Jewish militants?

Britain rounded up Jewish militants and imposed harsh penalties Signup and view all the answers

What strategy did Jewish militants use to try to pressure Britain into allowing more Jewish immigration to Palestine?

Violence, blockades, and illegal immigration ships Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the hanging of Eliyahu Hakim and Eliyahu Bet Zuir in Cairo?

An increase in Jewish terror activities Signup and view all the answers

What event resulted in 7 million dislocated and displaced persons in May 1945?

The surrender of Germany Signup and view all the answers

What was the vision outlined by Britain for Palestine?

An Arab Palestine with Jews as the minority Signup and view all the answers

What relief efforts were provided for Displaced Persons (DPs) in September 1945?

Physical and material relief by the Joint Distribution Committee and UN relief agencies Signup and view all the answers

Which group tried to establish a Jewish State during this period?

Irgun led by Menachem Begin Signup and view all the answers

Why couldn't Jews prepare or buy more land immediately after a certain event?

The immediate effect of an event did not permit Jews to prepare or buy more land Signup and view all the answers

What was the main responsibility of the League of Nations?

To prevent future wars Signup and view all the answers

Why did Jews start being able to purchase land in Palestine after 1920?

As a result of the land registry re-opening Signup and view all the answers

Which event led to the investigation by sending commissioners to Palestine?

Jaffa riots Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Churchill White Paper?

It stated that Jews were in Palestine by right Signup and view all the answers

Why was the White Paper of Passfield canceled?

As a result of a worldwide Jewish outcry Signup and view all the answers

Which organization was formed as an armed Jewish underground group following the Passfield White Paper?

Irgun/Eztel Signup and view all the answers

Who recommended the partitioning of the land into two Arab and Jewish states in 1937?

Lord Robert Peel Signup and view all the answers

What was the reaction of Arabs to the Partition Plan proposed in 1937?

'Majority' rejection Signup and view all the answers

Which statement describes the MacDonald White Paper of 1939?

'Fulfilled the promise of a Jewish state' Signup and view all the answers

'WW2 just started and Jews no longer have anywhere to go' - What did this situation lead to according to the text?

'Limits on Jewish immigration' Signup and view all the answers

What was the response of the British government to the increase in Jewish terror activity in Palestine?

Rounded up Jewish militants and placed many in prison, some hanged Signup and view all the answers

Who was Lord Moyne and what was his connection to the events in Palestine?

In charge of the MacDonald White Papers and a personal friend of Winston Churchill Signup and view all the answers

What event occurred on July 22, 1946, that targeted the British military and civilian headquarters in Palestine?

Bombing of King David Hotel Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the goals behind the bombing of the King David Hotel in July 1946?

Create a climate of fear and terror to make British life in Palestine miserable Signup and view all the answers

Which organization worked alongside the Allied armies to provide physical and material relief for displaced persons after Germany's surrender in May 1945?

Joint Distribution Committee and UN Relief and Rehabilitation Agency Signup and view all the answers

How did Britain react to Displaced Persons (DPs) in July 1945, particularly concerning their immigration to Palestine?

Wanted survivors to stay and rebuild lives in Europe, not willing to allow further immigration to Palestine Signup and view all the answers

What is the root cause of the Arab-Israeli conflict?

Shared importance of Israel to both Jews and Arabs as Abrahamic religions Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is NOT encompassed by nationhood according to the text?

Political ideology Signup and view all the answers

What was the original name of Jerusalem after Muslims captured it in the early 700s?

Al-Quds Signup and view all the answers

What was the term 'Palestine' connected to historically?

Philistine people Signup and view all the answers

What time period did the First Aliyah involve Jewish immigrants moving to Palestine?

1882-1903 Signup and view all the answers

Who were the main group of Jewish immigrants brought by the Second Aliyah to Palestine?

From Russia and Poland Signup and view all the answers

Which ideology promoted self-determination for Jews and the establishment of a Jewish state?

Zionism Signup and view all the answers