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What is the definition of pogroms?
What is the definition of pogroms?
- A massacre or persecution of a group such as Jews, often encouraged by the government (correct)
- A form of government
- A Jewish festival
- A type of bread
What does anti-Semitism mean?
What does anti-Semitism mean?
- A type of government
- A form of religion
- Support for Jewish communities
- Prejudice against Jews (correct)
What is Zionism?
What is Zionism?
A movement supporting a Jewish homeland in Palestine, later for the support of modern Israel.
Who is Theodor Herzl?
Who is Theodor Herzl?
What is Palestine?
What is Palestine?
What was the Hussein-McMahon Correspondence?
What was the Hussein-McMahon Correspondence?
Who was Lawrence of Arabia?
Who was Lawrence of Arabia?
What was the Sykes-Picot Agreement?
What was the Sykes-Picot Agreement?
What is the mandates system?
What is the mandates system?
What is the Balfour Declaration?
What is the Balfour Declaration?
What was the King-Crane Commission?
What was the King-Crane Commission?
Who was Woodrow Wilson?
Who was Woodrow Wilson?
What was the Great Arab Rebellion?
What was the Great Arab Rebellion?
What was the Peel Commission?
What was the Peel Commission?
What is the 1939 White Paper?
What is the 1939 White Paper?
What does aliyah bet refer to?
What does aliyah bet refer to?
What does partition mean in this context?
What does partition mean in this context?
What is Resolution 194?
What is Resolution 194?
Who is Gamal Abdel Nasser?
Who is Gamal Abdel Nasser?
What is Pan-Arabism?
What is Pan-Arabism?
Study Notes
Key Historical Terms and Definitions
- Pogroms: Violent massacres or persecutions targeting specific groups, historically Jews, often fueled by government actions.
- Anti-Semitism: A form of prejudice specifically directed against Jewish people.
- Zionism: A political and nationalist movement advocating for the establishment of a Jewish homeland in Palestine, which later evolved to support modern Israel.
Key Figures
- Theodor Herzl: Recognized as the founder of political Zionism, he was a pivotal Jewish journalist who advocated for a Jewish state.
- Lawrence of Arabia: A British military officer influential in persuading Arab leaders to revolt against Ottoman rule during World War I.
- Woodrow Wilson: U.S. president who expressed dissatisfaction with the mandate system and initiated the King-Crane Commission to assess views on Zionism.
Key Agreements and Correspondences
- Hussein-McMahon Correspondence: A series of letters promising Arab independence from the Ottoman Empire in exchange for support against the Ottomans.
- Sykes-Picot Agreement: A clandestine arrangement between Britain and France outlining the division of the Middle East territories after World War I, allocating Syria and Lebanon to France, and Iraq, Palestine, and Transjordan to Britain.
- Balfour Declaration: A formal statement of support from Britain for establishing a Jewish national home in Palestine.
- Peel Commission: A proposal suggesting the partition of Palestine into separate Jewish and Arab states.
Major Events and Movements
- Mandates System: An international system where nations administer territories on behalf of the League of Nations, often seen in the context of British and French control over Middle Eastern states.
- Great Arab Rebellion: An uprising by Arabs against British rule in Palestine, driven by opposition to the mandate and Jewish immigration.
- aliyah bet: Refers to the covert immigration of Jews to Palestine during the British mandate period.
Important Documents and Resolutions
- King-Crane Commission: An investigative initiative led by the U.S. to gather public opinion on Zionism, revealing significant disapproval among those surveyed.
- 1939 White Paper: A British document addressing Arab demands, proposing to limit Jewish immigration, call for a unified independent state, and enforce stricter regulations on land sales in Palestine.
- Resolution 194: A UN resolution granting Palestinian refugees the right to return to their homes or receive compensation.
Key Concepts
- Partition: The process or action of dividing a territory or country into separate political entities.
- Pan-Arabism: A movement advocating for the political and cultural unity of Arab countries, emphasizing the goal of ending foreign dominance in the region.
- Gamal Abdel Nasser: The president of Egypt known for his efforts to assert independence from external influences while promoting Pan-Arabism and restoring national pride in Arab identity.
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Explore key terms and concepts from the first six chapters of 'The Lemon Tree'. This flashcard set includes significant words such as pogroms, anti-Semitism, and Zionism, along with their definitions. Perfect for anyone studying the themes and historical context of the book.
