Middle East Flashcards
What is the Iran Nuclear Deal?
A group of countries come together to agree that Iran stockpile of nuclear weapons for be limited
Why did America leave the Iran Nuclear Deal?
America left the Iran Nuclear Deal because it didn’t trust Iran anymore and they thought that Iran would break their promise in not having Nuclear Weapons.
What is Zionism?
Political Movement- there should be a homeland for the Jewish people in the land of Israel, Protect Jews from anti-Semitism, and modern movement organized by Theodor Herzl in late 1800’s
Balfour
Britain supports the establishment of national home for Jewish people in Palestine
Hussein-McMahon
Arabs revolt against Ottomans during WWI, Britain will support the independence of Palestine
Sykes-Picot Agreement-
Deal between Britain and France, Arab provinces of the ottoman empire and divide control of the region
What was the United Nations Partition Plan? When was it?
1947, Separate the area into two countries, 55% of the land goes to the Jews and 45% of the land goes to the Arabs, Jerusalem: “international city controlled by the UN
What happened immediately after Israel was declared a nation?
After Israel was declared a nation the next day they go into war.
What was the Nakba?
Nakba was the Palestinian Catastrophe
What was the 1967 war?
Israel believes neighbors are preparing for war, Egypt requests withdrawal of the UN in May 1967
What happened to the West Bank and Gaza Strip after the 1967 war?
After the war of 1967, Israel takes control of the West bank and the Gaza Strip
What does Israel begin to do in the occupied territories after the 1967 war?
Israel created Israeli settlements
What did the Palestinian refugees demand for many years?
Palestinian refugees demand the right of return for many years
What is the PLO?
PLO is the Palestine Liberation organization
Who was Yasir Arafat?
Yasir Arafat is the chair men of the Palestine Liberation Organization
What happened at the Camp David Accords in 1978?
U.S President Carter invites Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister being to camp David, Egypt recognizes Israel as a country, Israel gives Sinai Peninsula back to Egypt, First Agreement between Israel and the Arab nation
What was the Intifada?
Palestinian uprising against the Israeli occupation living conditions, and to demand independence
What are the current issues preventing peace?
Current issues preventing peace are Jerusalem, Settlements, Security Barrier, Movement, Security and terrorism, Right of return.
Who is Bashar al-Assad?
Bashar al-Assad is the President of Syria.
Why did civil war break out in Syria?
Civil war broke out in Syria because Syrians disagreed with the government. They formed protest
Who did the US become focused on fighting from 2014 on?
ISIS
Approximately how many refugees have fled Syria? Approximately how many people have been internally displaced?
Approximately 6.5 Million people have been displaced within Syria
Approximately 5.23 million people have fled Syria
What happened on September 11, 2001?
The twin towers were hit along with the pentagon and the plane crash in Pennsylvania
Who was responsible for the attacks (group and the individual)?
Al-Qaeda and Osama bin Laden
Who was President of the USA at the time of the attacks?
George W. Bush
Why did America invade Afghanistan?
To find Osama bin Laden
What two groups did America fight in Afghanistan? Briefly describe them.
Taliban-a group of people who took over Pakistan and promise people & Al-Qaeda- formed by Osama Bin Laden is a terrorist group that attack the U.S.
Who was Saddam Hussein?
Saddam Hussein is the former president of Iraq
What were the two reasons given for America’s decision to invade Iraq?
Weapons and terrorists
What terrorist group emerged during the war with Iraq and the Syrian Civil War?
ISIS
