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Which country is the only Jewish nation in the world?
Which country is the only Jewish nation in the world?
- Egypt
- Israel (correct)
- Jordan
- Palestine
When did Israel officially come into existence?
When did Israel officially come into existence?
- 1948 (correct)
- 1,000 BCE
- 1880
- 1914
Who is considered the father of both Judaism and Islam?
Who is considered the father of both Judaism and Islam?
- Abraham (correct)
- Solomon
- David
- Moses
Who established the Israelite monarchy in 1,000 BCE?
Who established the Israelite monarchy in 1,000 BCE?
Which group called the region Palestine?
Which group called the region Palestine?
What is the dispersion of people from their homeland called?
What is the dispersion of people from their homeland called?
Which country took control of modern-day Israel, Palestine, and Jordan after World War I?
Which country took control of modern-day Israel, Palestine, and Jordan after World War I?
Which organization approved a British declaration in 1922 that promised a national home for the Jewish people in Palestine?
Which organization approved a British declaration in 1922 that promised a national home for the Jewish people in Palestine?
In what year was the state of Israel established?
In what year was the state of Israel established?
Which group of surrounding Arab countries rejected the partition of Palestine and attacked Israel after its establishment?
Which group of surrounding Arab countries rejected the partition of Palestine and attacked Israel after its establishment?
Which two territories did Egypt and Jordan take control of after the establishment of Israel?
Which two territories did Egypt and Jordan take control of after the establishment of Israel?
What was the name of the violent uprising led by Palestinian militia after the incident with the Israeli defense forces in 1987?
What was the name of the violent uprising led by Palestinian militia after the incident with the Israeli defense forces in 1987?
Which organization won the Palestinian legislative elections in 2006?
Which organization won the Palestinian legislative elections in 2006?
Which group carried out suicide bombings and called for the destruction of Israel, leading many countries to consider them a terrorist group?
Which group carried out suicide bombings and called for the destruction of Israel, leading many countries to consider them a terrorist group?
What did Hamas call for in 2017, but did not formally recognize?
What did Hamas call for in 2017, but did not formally recognize?
Study Notes
Israel and Palestine
- Israel is the only Jewish nation in the world.
- Israel officially came into existence in 1948.
Ancient History
- Abraham is considered the father of both Judaism and Islam.
- King Saul established the Israelite monarchy in 1,000 BCE.
Geography and History
- The region was called Palestine by the Greeks and Romans.
- The dispersion of people from their homeland is called the Diaspora.
Modern History
- After World War I, the British took control of modern-day Israel, Palestine, and Jordan.
- The League of Nations approved a British declaration in 1922 that promised a national home for the Jewish people in Palestine.
Establishment of Israel
- The state of Israel was established in 1948.
- Surrounding Arab countries rejected the partition of Palestine and attacked Israel after its establishment.
Territorial Control
- Egypt took control of the Gaza Strip and Jordan took control of the West Bank after the establishment of Israel.
Palestinian Uprising
- The First Intifada was a violent uprising led by Palestinian militia after an incident with the Israeli defense forces in 1987.
Politics
- Hamas won the Palestinian legislative elections in 2006.
- Hamas carried out suicide bombings and called for the destruction of Israel, leading many countries to consider them a terrorist group.
- In 2017, Hamas called for a Palestinian state along the 1967 borders, but did not formally recognize Israel.
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Quiz: Understanding the Israel-Palestine Conflict Test your knowledge on the complex history and ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine. Explore the religious, cultural, and political factors that have shaped their relationship, spanning thousands of years. Discover the key events and issues that contribute to this contentious dispute over land and resources.
