post war Egypt

Question 1

5 June 1967

Answer 1

Israel retaliated to Egypt closing the Straits of Tiran by destroying 90% of Egypt’s air force, 70% of Syria’s and almost all of Jordans

Question 2

defeat of 1967

Answer 2

was a major setback for Nasser, not only because 80% of its military equipment had been destroyed

Question 3

when Sadat took over

Answer 3

the economy was stagnant and many were frustrated with government inefficiency and corruption

Question 4

Sadat’s aim for the economy

Answer 4

to encourage foreign investment, reduce government expenditure and to obtain support of the business classes

Question 5

Sadat’s aim for FP

Answer 5

reduce Soviet influence and open the way for closer relations with the west

Question 6

1973

Answer 6

Egypt was hailed as the hero of the Arab cause

but in 1979 it was scorned for abandoning the Arab cause

Question 7

Mubarak

Answer 7

succeeded in revising Egypt’s status amongst the Arab states and in 1987 the League of Arab States resumed diplomatic relations with Egypt