Conflict In The Middle East Flashcards
What was the Suez Crisis of 1956?
The Egyptian Government seized control of the Suez Canal from the British and French owned company that managed it.
What were the consequences of the Suez Crisis for U.S. relations?
It had important consequences for U.S. relations with both Middle Eastern countries and European allies.
What is the primary cause of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?
Territorial disputes and claims to land by both Israelis and Palestinians.
True or False: The State of Israel was established in 1948.
True.
Fill in the blank: The _____ War in 1967 greatly expanded Israel’s territory.
Six-Day
What do the Oslo Accords represent?
A series of agreements between Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization aimed at achieving peace.
Which two groups are primarily involved in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?
Israelis and Palestinians.
What is the significance of the Gaza Strip in the conflict?
It is a densely populated area controlled by Hamas and is a focal point of conflict.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a key issue in the peace process? A) Water rights B) Trade agreements C) Space exploration
A) Water rights.
What is the role of the United Nations in the Middle East conflict?
To mediate peace efforts and provide humanitarian aid.
True or False: The Camp David Accords were signed in 1978.
True.
What is the significance of the West Bank?
It is a territory that is subject to Israeli-Palestinian disputes and has a significant Palestinian population.
Fill in the blank: The _____ Intifada was a Palestinian uprising against Israeli occupation that began in 1987.
First
What does the term ‘settlements’ refer to in the context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?
Israeli communities established on land claimed by Palestinians.
Multiple Choice: Which city is considered holy by both Jews and Muslims? A) Cairo B) Jerusalem C) Riyadh
B) Jerusalem.
What is Hamas?
A Palestinian militant organization that governs the Gaza Strip.
True or False: The Two-State Solution proposes the establishment of an independent Palestinian state alongside Israel.
True.
What was the outcome of the 1948 Arab-Israeli War?
Establishment of the State of Israel and displacement of many Palestinians.
Fill in the blank: The _____ Peace Process refers to the efforts to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict since the 1990s.
Oslo
What is the significance of the right of return for Palestinians?
It refers to the claim that Palestinian refugees have the right to return to their ancestral homes in Israel.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following countries has historically been a mediator in the Middle East peace process? A) Japan B) Egypt C) Australia
B) Egypt.
What are the Golan Heights?
A strategic plateau that was captured by Israel from Syria during the 1967 Six-Day War.
True or False: The PLO was formed in 1964.
True.
What is the significance of the Balfour Declaration?
It was a statement by the British government expressing support for a Jewish homeland in Palestine.
Fill in the blank: The _____ Roadmap is a plan proposed by the United States for peace in the Middle East.
Quartet
What is the primary goal of the Palestinian Authority?
To establish an independent Palestinian state and govern Palestinian territories.
Multiple Choice: Which conflict is often considered a precursor to the current tensions in the Middle East? A) World War I B) The Cold War C) The 1973 Oil Crisis
A) World War I.
