History of Canaan and Israelite Kingdoms
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Flashcards

Israelite settlement in Canaan

The Israelites settled between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea, calling the region Canaan.

Kingdom of Israel division

The 12 Israelite tribes formed the Kingdom of Israel, later dividing into Israel and Judea.

Assyrian/Babylonian invasion

Assyrians and Babylonians conquered the region, destroying Jerusalem and exiling Jews to Babylon.

Balfour Declaration (1917)

Britain's declaration supporting a Jewish homeland in Palestine.

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UN Partition Plan (1947)

The UN proposed dividing Palestine into Jewish and Arab states.

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Israeli Declaration of Independence (1948)

Establishment of Israel as an independent nation, triggering the 1948 Arab-Israeli War.

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Six-Day War (1967)

Israel's swift victory over Egypt, Jordan, and Syria, resulting in Israeli control over additional territories.

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Oslo Accords (1990s)

Peace agreements aiming for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)

An international organization of states that do not align with major power blocs.

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OPEC

Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries; an international organization that aims to coordinate and unify petroleum policies among its member countries.

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Group of 77

A coalition of developing countries within the United Nations, advocating for their shared interests and concerns.

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ASEAN

Association of Southeast Asian Nations; a regional intergovernmental organization formed in Southeast Asia.

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Culture

The learned and shared beliefs, values, customs, behaviors, and artifacts that characterize a group or society.

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Cultural Determinism

The idea that culture is the primary factor shaping human behavior, thoughts and values.

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Norms

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Millennium Development Goals

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Data Privacy Act (RA 10173)

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Global City

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Global City Index - factors

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Demography

The study of human populations—their size, composition, and distribution.

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Demographic Transition

A period in which fertility and mortality rates decline in a population, often over a century.

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Malthus' Positive Check

A concept describing natural population control mechanisms like famine, war, or disease.

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Big Three in Demography

Births, deaths, and migration are the most influential aspects of a population.

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Internal Migration

Movement of people within a country.

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International Migration

Movement of people across international borders.

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Guest Worker (OCW)

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Forced Migration

Movement caused by external factors such as natural disasters or conflicts.

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Transnational Network

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Migration System Theory

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Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)

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Cosmopolitanism

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Study Notes

Canaan Settlement

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

Kingdom of Israel

  • 12 Israelite tribes formed the Kingdom of Israel, with Jerusalem as its capital.
  • The kingdom split into Israel and Judea, leading to the term "Jews."

Invasions and Captivity

  • Assyrians and Babylonians invaded Jerusalem, burning the city and exiling Jews to Babylon.

Persian and Greek Periods

  • Persians allowed Jews to rebuild the temple.
  • Greeks restricted Jewish practices, triggering the Maccabean revolt (Hanukkah).

Rise of Islam and Arab Rule

  • Muhammad established an Islamic state in Medina, leading to Arab conquests of Palestine.
  • The Dome of the Rock was built in Jerusalem.
  • Crusaders briefly captured Jerusalem but were defeated by Muslims under Saladin.

Ottoman and Zionist Movement

  • Ottoman Empire captured Palestine, with Jews migrating to the region.
  • Theodor Herzl's Zionist movement aimed for a Jewish homeland in Palestine.
  • Jewish immigration increased, leading to tensions with Arab Palestinians.

World War I & British Mandate

  • Britain supported a Jewish homeland in Palestine with the Balfour Declaration (1917).
  • Post-WWI, Britain controlled Palestine, increasing Jewish immigration.

UN Partition Plan (1947)

  • The UN proposed dividing Palestine into Jewish and Arab states.
  • Arabs rejected the plan, initiating a civil war.

Israeli Independence & Nakba (1948)

  • Israel declared independence.
  • The 1948 Arab-Israeli War ensued.

1967 Six-Day War

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

PLO and Resistance

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

Oslo Accords & Peace Efforts

  • The Oslo Accords (1990s) aimed for a two-state solution.
  • Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin was assassinated (1995) halting peace efforts.

Second Intifada and Gaza Blockade

  • The Second Intifada began in 2000, following Ariel Sharon's visit to Al-Aqsa.
  • Hamas won Gaza elections (2006), leading to a blockade and violence.

Recent Developments (2020s)

  • U.S. recognized Jerusalem as Israel's capital (2017).
  • Hamas launched a large-scale attack on Israel in October 2023.
  • Israel responded with extensive bombings.

Ongoing Issues

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

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