Islam and Middle Eastern Conflicts
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What are the Five Pillars of Islam?

  • Fasting, faith, prayer, cultural traditions, and pilgrimage
  • Prayer, fasting, charity, pilgrimage, and love for humanity
  • Charity, meditation, prayer, pilgrimage, and faith in Muhammad
  • Faith, prayer, fasting, charity, and pilgrimage (correct)

    • Which group believes that the descendants of Muhammad should lead the Muslim faith?

  • Shias (correct)
  • Sunnis
  • Khilafah
  • Sufis

    • What was a significant outcome of the 1978 Camp David Accords?

  • It established a direct military alliance between Israel and Egypt
  • It created a peace agreement that was fully accepted by all parties involved
  • It led to the assassination of Egyptian President Anwar Sadat (correct)
  • It resulted in immediate territorial concessions by Israel to Palestine

    • The 1967 Six Day War prompted which significant change in Israeli territory?

    <p>Israel gained control over additional land</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What sparked the 1987 Intifada?

    <p>Israeli military vehicle killing Palestinian civilians</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which event in 2017 heightened tensions regarding Jerusalem?

    <p>The declaration of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel by the United States</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization is known for significantly influencing global oil production and prices?

    <p>O.P.E.C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant military event occurred on October 7, 2023, affecting Israel?

    <p>Hamas's attacks leading to retaliatory military action by Israel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Five Pillars of Islam

    • The Five Pillars are the core tenets (prayer, charity, fasting, pilgrimage, faith in Allah)

    Muhammad

    • Founder of Islam

    Sunni/Shia

    • A split in Islam after Muhammad's death
    • Sunni believe in the teachings of the prophets; Shia believe descendants of Allah should lead the faith

    Promised Land

    • Holy sites for Muslims, Jews, and Christians

    UN Partition 1947

    • Creation of the state of Israel
    • Displaced Arabs from their homes in Palestine

    1967 Six Day War

    • Israel's offensive military campaign against neighboring Arab nations
    • Israel gained more land

    1973 Yom Kippur War

    • World opinion was divided on whether to support Arab nations or Israel after this conflict.

    1978 Camp David Accords

    • Peace agreement between Israel and Palestine facilitated by the US
    • Led to Egyptian leader Anwar Sadat's assassination

    1987 Intifada

    • Palestinian response to Israeli military action (killing 4 civilians)
    • Widespread Palestinian protests and violence

    2000 Camp David Summit

    • Meeting between Israeli and Palestinian leaders in the US
    • Did not achieve peace, but was a step in the right direction

    2002 West Bank Barrier

    • Barrier created by Israelis to separate and contain Palestinians

    2006 Gaza Election

    • Hamas won control of Palestinian political positions

    2017 Jerusalem

    • Jerusalem was recognized as Israel's capital by the US, increasing tensions

    2023 October 7th

    • Hamas attacked Israel
    • Led to a wide-scale Israeli military response

    2024 War expands

    • Israel's military actions extend to other countries such as Lebanon.

    OPEC

    • Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries
    • Group of oil-producing countries with considerable influence on oil prices and production

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    Explore the essential tenets of Islam, including the Five Pillars and key historical events such as the 1947 UN Partition and the Six Day War. This quiz delves into the significant religious and political divisions within Islam, as well as milestones in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Test your knowledge on these crucial topics in Middle Eastern history.

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