Israel

A result of the Arab-Israeli War during 1948-1949 was that Egypt cut off Israeli access to the Red Sea. thousands of Israelis became refugees. Israel cut off Egyptian access to the Red Sea. thousands of Palestinians became refugees.

Which led to increased turmoil between Jews and Arabs? Check all that apply. the creation of Israel anti-Semitism in Germany the Balfour Declaration the Camp David Accords Jewish emigration to Palestine

How did the Holocaust affect support for a Jewish homeland in Palestine? It increased support slightly. It decreased support slightly. It increased support greatly. It decreased support greatly.

A subject many nations agree on regarding the Palestinians is that they have a right to independence. they have a right to Israeli lands. they have a right to join the UN. they have a right to city of Jerusalem.

Which *best* explains how Yasir Arafat strengthened the case for Palestinian independence? He lessened anti-Israeli violence and persuaded the Israeli government to help his people. He increased anti-Israeli violence and persuaded the US government to help his people. He gained US support and persuaded the US government to help his people. He gained European support and persuaded European governments to help his people.

Which tactic did Palestinians use against Israel in 1987? an invasion a guerilla war an intifada a naval blockade

Following the birth of Israel, why was it important that Jerusalem was placed under UN supervision? Both Jews and Arabs considered it to be independent. Both Jews and Arabs considered it to be a holy city. Both Jews and Arabs considered it to be a war zone. Both Jews and Arabs considered it to be UN property.

The US helped to negotiate a peace agreement in 1979 between Israel and Syria. Egypt. Jordan. Iraq.

A subject some nations disagree on regarding Palestinians is whether they should join the EU. join the UN. have a right to independence. negotiate with Israel.

How did the Balfour Declaration contribute to tension between Jews and Arabs? It created the state of Israel. It supported the establishment of a Jewish homeland in Palestine. It created unlimited Zionist movements throughout the Middle East. It assimilated Jews into Arab culture.

Which directly led to the first armed conflict between Arabs and Israelis? the creation of Israel by the UN in 1947 the declaration of statehood by Israel in 1948 the founding of Zionism by Theodor Herzl in 1897 the declaration by British Foreign Minister Balfour in 1917

Which *best* explains how the division of Palestine in 1947 led to conflict between Jews and Arabs? The division into Jewish and Arab states led Arabs to feel that Jews hated them. The division into Jewish and Arab states led Jews to feel that Arabs were anti-Semitic. The division into Jewish and Arab states led Jews to feel that Arabs were taking their land. The division into Jewish and Arab states led Arabs to feel that Jews were taking their land.

Which statements *best* describe the Camp David Accords? Check all that apply. They ended all Arab-Israeli conflicts in the Middle East. They were the first peace agreement for Israel in the Middle East. They showed that the PLO could give up violence for negotiation. They showed that Arabs and Israelis could negotiate in good faith. They showed that the US could play an important role in negotiations.

Anti-Semitism in Europe during the 1880s caused many Jews to relocate to Palestine. Israel. the United States. Great Britain.

Which countries attacked Israel during the Yom Kippur War in 1973? Egypt and Lebanon Egypt and Syria Syria and Iraq Syria and Jordan

The world's most powerful nations agree that Palestinians and Israelis both have the right to __________.