Suez Canal Crisis

Question 1

What was the focus of attention in the Arab-Israeli dispute?

Answer 1

Relationship between Israel and its most powerful Arab neighbour, Egypt

Question 2

What were the two themes that came to dominate the relationship?

Answer 2

Fedayeen raids into Israel and the emergence of Arab nationalism

Question 3

What were a constant source of tension for the Israelis?

Answer 3

constant Fedayeen attacks across the border

Question 4

What occurred in February 1955?

Answer 4

After a series of raids, the Israelis attacked an Egyptian army base on Gaza, resulting in the deaths of 39 Egyptian soldiers

Question 5

When did Gamal Abdul Nasser become president of Egypt?

Answer 5

1954

Question 6

What were Britain and France concerned about?

Answer 6

The growing nationalism of Egyptian regime and possible effect might have on the Suez Canal, regarded by both countries as a vital lifeline to the Far East

Question 7

Who rain the canal?

Answer 7

Britain

Question 8

What did Nasser decide to do to generate profits for the construction of the Aswan dam?

Answer 8

seize the Suez Canal