Overall Subject Knowledge Flashcards
What year did the State of Israel declare independence?
1948
True or False: The Oslo Accords were signed in the 1990s.
True
Fill in the blank: The __________ War occurred in 1967 and is also known as the Six-Day War.
Arab-Israeli
What is the primary reason for the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians?
Disputes over land and national identity.
Which territory is primarily associated with the Palestinian Authority?
West Bank
What was the main outcome of the 1973 Yom Kippur War?
It led to a shift in the balance of power and subsequent peace negotiations.
Who was the Egyptian president that signed the Camp David Accords with Israel?
Anwar Sadat
Multiple Choice: Which of the following territories is NOT considered occupied by Israel? A) Gaza Strip B) West Bank C) Golan Heights D) Sinai Peninsula
D) Sinai Peninsula
What does the term ‘Intifada’ refer to?
A Palestinian uprising against Israeli occupation.
True or False: The United Nations recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
False
What is the significance of the Balfour Declaration?
It expressed British support for a ‘national home for the Jewish people’ in Palestine.
Fill in the blank: The __________ is a peace treaty signed between Israel and Jordan in 1994.
Israel-Jordan Treaty
Who was the leader of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) known for negotiating with Israel?
Yasser Arafat
What was the main purpose of the 1993 Oslo Accords?
To establish a framework for peace between Israel and the Palestinians.
Multiple Choice: Which group governs the Gaza Strip? A) Fatah B) Hamas C) PLO D) Hezbollah
B) Hamas
What event is referred to as the Nakba?
The displacement of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians during the 1948 Arab-Israeli War.
True or False: The Golan Heights is a region that Israel captured from Syria during the 1967 War.
True
What is the primary goal of Hamas as a political entity?
To establish an Islamic state in Palestine.
Fill in the blank: The __________ is a barrier constructed by Israel, often referred to as the ‘apartheid wall’ by Palestinians.
Separation Barrier
What year did the Second Intifada begin?
2000
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a major issue in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict? A) Settlements B) Water Rights C) Nuclear Weapons D) Refugees
C) Nuclear Weapons
What is the significance of the Law of Return in Israel?
It grants Jews the right to immigrate to Israel and gain citizenship.
Who was the Israeli Prime Minister during the 1978 Camp David Accords?
Menachem Begin
True or False: The Gaza Strip is located on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea.
True
What was the main purpose of the Madrid Conference in 1991?
To initiate peace negotiations between Israel and its Arab neighbors.
Fill in the blank: The __________ is the term used for Israeli settlements built in the West Bank.
Settlements
What is the primary international body that addresses the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?
The United Nations
Multiple Choice: Which of the following describes the Oslo II Accord? A) A peace agreement B) A ceasefire agreement C) An economic agreement D) A land swap agreement
A) A peace agreement
What does the term ‘two-state solution’ refer to?
The proposal to establish an independent Palestinian state alongside Israel.
True or False: Israel has full control over all of Jerusalem.
False
What is the significance of the Camp David Summit in 2000?
It aimed to negotiate a final status agreement but ultimately failed.
Fill in the blank: The __________ refers to the territories captured by Israel in the 1967 War.
Occupied Territories
Who are the primary stakeholders in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?
Israelis and Palestinians
What is the primary reason for the Israeli settlements in the West Bank?
To establish a Jewish presence in contested areas.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a direct result of the 1948 Arab-Israeli War? A) Creation of Israel B) Creation of Palestine C) Creation of Jordan D) Creation of Egypt
A) Creation of Israel
What is the primary function of the Palestinian Authority?
To govern parts of the West Bank and engage in peace negotiations.
True or False: The status of the West Bank is recognized as part of Israel by the international community.
False
What was the main purpose of the UN Resolution 242?
To call for withdrawal of Israeli armed forces from territories occupied in the 1967 conflict.
Fill in the blank: The __________ is a term used to describe the ongoing violent conflict between Israel and Hamas.
Gaza Conflict
What is the significance of the Quartet on the Middle East?
It consists of the UN, EU, US, and Russia, promoting peace in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following events occurred in 1947? A) The Six-Day War B) The Balfour Declaration C) The UN Partition Plan D) The Camp David Accords
C) The UN Partition Plan
What is the primary challenge to peace in the Middle East?
Deep-rooted historical grievances and political differences.
True or False: The Palestinian Liberation Organization was founded in 1964.
True
What is the main goal of Israeli security policies?
To protect its citizens from terrorism and external threats.
