History of Canaan and Israel

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Which countries are considered part of the 'North' grouping in the North-South Divide?

Philippines, Venezuela, Egypt

Argentina, Malaysia, Botswana

Australia, China, South Korea (correct)

Papua New Guinea, Africa, Latin America

What significant geopolitical event marked the end of the Cold War?

The dissolution of the Soviet Union (correct)

The Berlin Wall's construction

The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

The establishment of NATO

What was the key characteristic of countries identified as part of the 'South' in the North-South Divide?

Developed economic infrastructure

Low GDP and high population (correct)

Political stability and wealth

High GDP and low population

Who introduced the term 'Third World' and in what year?

Alfred Sauvy, 1952 Signup and view all the answers

What did the Brandt Line illustrate in the 1980s?

Economic disparities between richer and poorer nations Signup and view all the answers

Which source of international law is considered 'hard law'?

International Treaties Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the World Trade Organization (WTO)?

To ensure fair and equitable treatment in international trade Signup and view all the answers

Which international organization aims to promote economic and political cooperation among its members?

European Union (EU) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'opinio juris sive necessitatis' refer to in international law?

Customary practices Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following issues is NOT resolved by international law?

Space Exploration Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered a general principle of international law?

Vague and controversial laws Signup and view all the answers

What year was the United Nations founded?

1945 Signup and view all the answers

Which organization's primary goal includes safeguarding members' freedom and security?

North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the major factors leading to demographic transition?

Mortality decline Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a type of international migrant?

Seasonal workers Signup and view all the answers

Which theory explains migration as both a cause and a result of development?

The Development Perspective Signup and view all the answers

What is characterized by a declining population size without immigrant replacement?

Second demographic transition Signup and view all the answers

What demographic phenomenon is related to lowering fertility and greater life longevity?

Population aging Signup and view all the answers

What type of migration occurs within the boundaries of a single country?

Internal Migration Signup and view all the answers

Which group of migrants characterizes individuals seeking protection across borders?

Asylum-seekers Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is primarily associated with the Neo-classical Economic Perspective on migration?

Differences in income levels Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'stability' refer to in the context of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)?

The firmness in position and permanence of economic activities Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?

Global goals adopted for the next 15 years starting from 2016 Signup and view all the answers

What does the Brundtland Report emphasize concerning sustainable development?

Development that meets current needs without compromising future generations Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Kyoto Protocol?

To reduce greenhouse gas emissions worldwide Signup and view all the answers

What does Ulrich Beck's concept of 'risk society' suggest?

Uncertainty and risk are inherent features of contemporary life Signup and view all the answers

What was the main consequence of the Assyrian and Babylonian invasions of Jerusalem?

Exile of Jews to Babylon. Signup and view all the answers

Which event led to the 1948 Arab-Israeli War?

The UN Partition Plan. Signup and view all the answers

What sparked the Maccabean revolt during the Persian and Greek periods?

A ban on Jewish practices. Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant outcome of the 1967 Six-Day War?

Israel's capture of several territories including the West Bank. Signup and view all the answers

What did the Balfour Declaration signify?

British support for a Jewish homeland in Palestine. Signup and view all the answers

Which event marked the beginning of the Second Intifada?

Ariel Sharon’s visit to Al-Aqsa. Signup and view all the answers

What was a key reason for the tensions between Jews and Arab Palestinians during the Ottoman and Zionist movement period?

Increased Jewish immigration to Palestine. Signup and view all the answers

What action did the U.S. take regarding Jerusalem in 2017?

Recognized it as Israel's capital. Signup and view all the answers

Which organization was developed by five developing countries at the Baghdad Conference?

Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Signup and view all the answers

What does the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) foster?

Political independence for developing countries Signup and view all the answers

What type of culture focuses on the tastes and interests of the masses?

Low culture Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes folkways?

Customs that are socially enforced but not formally documented Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key principle discussed by constructivists?

Norms of cooperation through mutual understanding Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best characterizes cultural determinism?

People are significantly influenced by their cultural conditioning. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the ASEAN Plus Three (APT) cooperation process?

Promotion of intergovernmental cooperation among Asian states Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best defines high culture?

Cultural pursuits associated with the upper-class elites Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Canaan Settlement

Israelites settled between the Jordan River and Mediterranean Sea, naming the region Canaan.
Philistines lived in Philistia.

Kingdom of Israel

Twelve Israelite tribes formed the Kingdom of Israel.
Jerusalem was the capital.
The kingdom split into Israel and Judea, leading to the term "Jews."

Invasions and Captivity

Assyrians and Babylonians invaded and burned Jerusalem, forcing Jews into exile in Babylon.

Persian and Greek Periods

Persians allowed Jews to rebuild the temple.
Greeks banned Jewish practices, triggering the Maccabean Revolt (Hanukkah).

Rise of Islam and Arab Rule

Muhammad established an Islamic state, resulting in Arab conquest of Palestine.
The Dome of the Rock was built in Jerusalem.
Crusaders briefly captured Jerusalem but were defeated by Muslims under Salah al-Din.

Ottoman and Zionist Movement

Ottoman Empire controlled Palestine.
Jews migrated to the region.
Theodor Herzl's Zionist movement aimed for a Jewish homeland in Palestine.
Jewish immigration increased tensions with Arab Palestinians.

World War I & British Mandate

Britain supported a Jewish homeland in Palestine (Balfour Declaration, 1917).
Britain gained control of Palestine after WWI, increasing Jewish immigration.

UN Partition Plan (1947)

The UN proposed dividing Palestine into Jewish and Arab states.
Arabs rejected the plan.
Civil war followed.

Israeli Independence & Nakba (1948)

Israel declared independence, leading to the 1948 Arab-Israeli War.
Nakba refers to the displacement of Palestinian Arabs during this war.

1967 Six-Day War

Israel defeated Egypt, Jordan, and Syria.
Israel captured the West Bank, Gaza, Golan Heights, and Sinai Peninsula.

PLO and Resistance

The Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) was formed in 1964.
The PLO declared Palestine's independence in 1988.

Oslo Accords & Peace Efforts

Oslo Accords in the 1990s aimed for a two-state solution.
Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin's assassination (1995) halted peace efforts.

Second Intifada and Gaza Blockade

The Second Intifada (2000) erupted after Ariel Sharon's visit to Al-Aqsa.
Hamas won Gaza elections (2006) leading to a blockade and conflict.

Recent Developments (2020s)

The U.S. recognized Jerusalem as Israel's capital (2017).
Hamas attacked Israel (October 2023), followed by a major Israeli response.

Ongoing Issues

Continued violence, settlement expansion, and humanitarian crises, particularly in Gaza.
International criticism of Israeli policies and U.S. involvement persists.

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Explore the rich history of Canaan, from Israelite settlements to the rise of Islam. This quiz covers the formation of the Kingdom of Israel, invasions, and the cultural shifts during the Persian and Greek periods. Test your knowledge about pivotal events that shaped the region's history!