16 Questions
What was the original purpose of the Haganah organization?
The original purpose of the Haganah organization was to defend Jewish communities from attacks by Arabs.
What event in 1929 led to a significant change in the Haganah organization?
An Arab riot in 1929 that killed 133 Jews led to a significant change in the Haganah organization.
What was the British rule over Palestine called?
The British rule over Palestine was called the British mandate.
How did the British split Palestine in 1922 and what did they do with the larger part?
In 1922, the British split Palestine into two parts; a small part called Palestine where Jews and Arabs lived, and a larger part called the Transjordan, which was given to the Arabs (now Jordan).
What was the Haganah?
The Haganah was a Jewish paramilitary organization in Palestine during the British Mandate period.
What was the size of the Haganah by the late 1930s?
By the late 1930s, the Haganah had about 36,000 people with a further 40,000 in reserve.
What division emerged from the Haganah over policy differences?
The Irgun TZva Leumi, also known as Irgun, emerged from the Haganah due to policy differences.
What was the offshoot of the Irgun that split over whether to attack the British authorities?
The offshoot was called 'Lechi' or 'Lochamei Cherut Yisrael' – Fighters for the Freedom of Israel.
What event led to the British military restoring law and order using the military?
Violence between Jews and Arabs in May 1936 led to the British military restoring law and order using the military.
What was the response of the Irgun to Operation Agatha?
The Irgun responded to Operation Agatha with the bombing of the King David Hotel, resulting in 93 deaths and 45 injuries.
Who led the Irgun during the bombing of the King David Hotel?
Menachem Begin led the Irgun during the bombing of the King David Hotel.
What was the reason given by the Irgun for the bombing of the King David Hotel?
The Irgun claimed that they had made 3 telephone calls prior to the explosion, warning the British Consulate to evacuate the building, but these warnings were not listened to.
What was the British operation in which 3,000 Jews were arrested?
Operation Agatha was the British operation in which 3,000 Jews were arrested.
What did the British hope to achieve by putting a quota on the number of Jews entering Palestine?
The British hoped to appease the Arabs in the region and keep on side with the Jews by recognizing that Jews could enter Palestine, but in restricted numbers.
What were the reasons for the Arabs and the Jews to attack the British authorities in Palestine?
The Arabs attacked because they believed that the British had failed to keep their word after 1918 and because they believed that the British were not keeping the quotas agreed to. The Jews attacked due to the quota, which they believed was unfair, and the restrictions on the amount of land Jews could buy in Palestine.
What was the official reason given by the British Consulate for not evacuating the King David Hotel before the bombing?
One British official supposedly refused to evacuate the building, saying: 'We don’t take orders from the Jews.'
Study Notes
Test your knowledge of the British mandate in Palestine and the support for a Jewish homeland with this quiz. Explore the historical context and the events that shaped the region after World War I.
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