The Balfour Declaration Quiz

The Balfour Declaration provided hope towards the establishment of a Jewish State and was the first 'legal' recognition by a governmental body that the Jewish people had an ancient connection to the land of Israel and a right to return to their ancestral home.

The Balfour Declaration was the basis for the League of Nations decision regarding the establishment of a national home for the Jewish people in the land of Israel.

The Balfour Declaration reaffirmed for the entire world that Israel belongs to the Jewish people and that the Jewish people have the right to establish a national homeland in the land of their ancestors.

<p>The League of Nations decision, based on the Balfour Declaration, is the only valid document in 'International Law' regarding the right of any people to the land of Israel.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Britain hoped to rally Jewish resistance fighters to help the Allies and take control of the trade routes between Egypt and India.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It allowed Britain to seize Palestine and control the trade routes between Egypt and India, while also gaining a friendly ally in a convenient location.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Foreign Secretary Arthur James Balfour sent the letter to Baron Lionel Walter Rothschild.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To fulfill British moral support of Zionism and gain a very friendly ally in a very convenient location.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Britain's exhaustion from World War I and the desire to gain control of trade routes by seizing Palestine.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Britain had made a pact with other allied nations to limit colonization, and supporting a Jewish state would both fulfil British moral support of Zionism and give them a very friendly ally in a very convenient location.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It formalised Britain's support for Zionism and the creation of an independent Jewish state under British protection, which was published in British and international newspapers, which helped to created international recognition for the idea of a Jewish state</p> Signup and view all the answers

First formal recognition by a government that Jewish people had a historical claim and right to a Jewish homeland in Israel.

The Balfour Declaration was the foundation for the League of Nations' decision to establish a Jewish homeland.

It established for the world that the Jewish people have a right to a Jewish state, emphasizing their historical tie to the land.

League of Nations decision, based on Balfour, is the fundamental document regarding Israeli land rights in international law.

Gaining Jewish support for the Allies' war effort and gaining control of crucial trade routes.

Supporting Zionism benefited Britain's strategic interests by securing an advantageous position in the region.

Foreign Secretary Arthur James Balfour sent the letter to Baron Lionel Walter Rothschild.

Moral support and creating a friendly ally in a desirable location.

Support stemmed from Britain's war exhaustion and desire for essential trade control.

Britain's decision supporting a Jewish state under British protection, avoiding outright colonization.

Formalizing British support for Zionist aspirations and the creation of an independent Jewish state under British protection. This was broadcasted internationally.

A place where Jewish people could establish a nation.

A movement advocating for a Jewish state.

International organization created after World War I.

The chief diplomat of a nation.

Region where the Jewish state is planned to be established.

Control of Palestine by the British government.

Paths for transporting goods and services.

Global conflict that influenced geopolitical events.

A sovereign Jewish nation.