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What event marked the end of League of Nations mandates in the Middle East?
What event marked the end of League of Nations mandates in the Middle East?
- The Arab countries' invasion of Israel
- The independence declaration of Israel (correct)
- The Balfour Declaration
- The recognition of Israel by the US and USSR
Why did Jews start emigrating to Palestine from Europe?
Why did Jews start emigrating to Palestine from Europe?
- To escape the economic recession in Europe
- To avoid military conscription in European countries
- To find a homeland as promised by the Balfour Declaration (correct)
- To establish political dominance in the region
What was a key factor that led to tensions in Palestine between different religious groups?
What was a key factor that led to tensions in Palestine between different religious groups?
- The lack of popular voice towards government leaders
- The support from the League of Nations
- The promise of a Jewish homeland in the Balfour Declaration (correct)
- The abundance of natural resources in the region
Which countries invaded Israel shortly after it declared independence?
Which countries invaded Israel shortly after it declared independence?
What was the reaction of Arab countries to Israel's successful defense against multiple invasions?
What was the reaction of Arab countries to Israel's successful defense against multiple invasions?
Which document promised to support a Jewish homeland in Palestine?
Which document promised to support a Jewish homeland in Palestine?
What was a significant concern raised by many in the Arab world during this time?
What was a significant concern raised by many in the Arab world during this time?
What was one of the main reasons for the deposition of many Arab rulers?
What was one of the main reasons for the deposition of many Arab rulers?
Which historical union briefly united Syria and Egypt under one government?
Which historical union briefly united Syria and Egypt under one government?
What philosophy advocates for Arabs to live in one nation-state spanning the Middle East?
What philosophy advocates for Arabs to live in one nation-state spanning the Middle East?
Which movement aimed to return to an Islamic form of government, starting with the revolution in Iran in 1979?
Which movement aimed to return to an Islamic form of government, starting with the revolution in Iran in 1979?
What are rentier states in the Middle East known for?
What are rentier states in the Middle East known for?
What is a significant consequence of rapid economic growth in the Middle East for guest workers?
What is a significant consequence of rapid economic growth in the Middle East for guest workers?
Which factor plays a significant role in financing extremist actions globally, according to experts?
Which factor plays a significant role in financing extremist actions globally, according to experts?
What was a major flaw leading to the demise of the United Arab Republic?
What was a major flaw leading to the demise of the United Arab Republic?
