History of Canaan and Israelite Kingdoms

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What does the Data Privacy Act (RA 10173) aim to protect?

Social media platforms exclusively

Physical property rights

Only online interactions

All forms of information (correct)

Which city is recognized as the leader in cultural experience according to global city rankings?

San Francisco

New York

London (correct)

Paris

What is the primary focus of interfaith dialogue?

Resolving interfaith tensions (correct)

Promoting interfaith legislation

Encouraging religious conversion

Building interfaith religious institutions

According to demographic studies, which three factors are considered the 'Big Three'?

Births, Deaths, Migration Signup and view all the answers

Which city is identified as the leader in personal well-being?

Melbourne Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a global city?

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What concept is associated with Thomas Malthus regarding population dynamics?

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Which of the following best describes the concept of demographic transition?

Declines in fertility and mortality leading to population stability Signup and view all the answers

What event led to the formation of the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO)?

The increasing tensions with Zionist movements Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following actions was taken by the Greeks towards the Jewish people?

Banned Jewish practices entirely Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant outcome of the UN Partition Plan in 1947?

Increased civil war due to the rejection of the plan Signup and view all the answers

Which event marked the beginning of significant Islamic influence in Palestine?

Muhammad established an Islamic state in Medina Signup and view all the answers

What major conflict arose directly after Israel declared independence in 1948?

The 1948 Arab-Israeli War Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of the Balfour Declaration in 1917?

To support the establishment of a Jewish homeland in Palestine Signup and view all the answers

Which event led to the blockade of Gaza and heightened tensions with Fatah?

Hamas winning the Gaza elections in 2006 Signup and view all the answers

What significant territory did Israel capture during the 1967 Six-Day War?

Sinai Peninsula Signup and view all the answers

Which organization was established to support sustainable economic growth in the Asia-Pacific region?

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes 'high culture' according to the content provided?

Elite art forms such as theater and opera Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) as developed during the Asian-African Conference?

Supporting independence from foreign powers Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best defines 'cultural determinism' as presented in the content?

The idea that people's ideas and values are shaped by their community Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements describes 'norms' in a cultural context?

Unwritten rules that society enforces Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is the main characteristic of 'low culture' as mentioned in the content?

Habits and interests prevalent among the masses Signup and view all the answers

What initiative aims to diminish global divides through specific goals?

Millennium Development Goals Signup and view all the answers

What is a major consequence of marriage postponement according to demographic theories?

Rise in prostitution and use of contraception Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the major turns in demographic transition?

Fertility increase Signup and view all the answers

Which type of migration refers to the movement of people within one country?

Internal migration Signup and view all the answers

Which type of migrant typically holds high qualifications and works for transnational corporations?

Highly skilled and business migrants Signup and view all the answers

What causes declining population sizes if not offset by immigration?

Population aging Signup and view all the answers

According to the development perspective, migration can be viewed as what?

Both a result and a cause of development Signup and view all the answers

Which category of migrants might enter a country without the necessary documentation?

Irregular migrants Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a theory of migration that emphasizes income disparity and employment levels?

Neo-classical Economic Perspective Signup and view all the answers

What concept did Ulrich Beck coin to describe modern societies' inability to provide stability and sustainability?

Risk Society Signup and view all the answers

According to John Maynard Keynes, what should the government do during economic downturns?

Intervene and raise spending Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the Brundtland Report regarding development?

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What are Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) particularly intended to address post-2015?

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Membership in a democratic polity, encompassing political and legal dimensions Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a global citizen from a traditional citizen?

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What is one dimension of global citizenship according to Sherman?

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Which philosopher coined the term 'cosmopolitanism'?

Diogenes Signup and view all the answers

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Emphasis on the common good for all humanity Signup and view all the answers

What does the concept of 'tianxia' relate to in Confucianism?

Unity of heaven and man Signup and view all the answers

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Lack of global governance structures Signup and view all the answers

Which organization is recognized as a leading body of states globally?

United Nations Signup and view all the answers

What does the World Values Survey focus on since its inception in 1981?

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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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Explore the rich history of the Canaan settlement, the establishment of the Kingdom of Israel, and key invasions throughout the ages. Understand the significant transitions during Persian, Greek, and Islamic periods, and the rise of the Zionist movement in Palestine.