Semester 1 Final Review

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This statement is referring to the establishment of which nation? The Nazi holocaust, which engulfed millions of Jews in Europe, proved anew the urgency of the re-establishment of the Jewish state, which would solve the problem of Jewish homelessness by opening the gates to all Jews and lifting the Jewish people to equality in the family of nations.

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Israel

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When was the Ottoman Empire defeated? Options: WWII, Persian Gulf War, during the takeover of Constantinople, WWI

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WWI

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What is zionism?

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Movement for Jewish homeland

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How did the partitioning of the Ottoman Empire after World War I lead to conflict in Southwest Asia?

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European politicians didn’t take into account religious and ethnic groups when drawing new boundaries.

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During and after World War II many surviving Jews were looking for somewhere to relocate and start a new life. Many decided to immigrate to Palestine and the land of their religious connection. Eventually, this immigration, along with Zionist conflicts with England led to which major world event?

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The creation of the State of Israel.

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What did the Europeans do that impacted the region after the Ottoman Empire fell?

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Drew country borders

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How did Arabs feel about the creation of Israel?

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Hated It!

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Palestine was an important place for the three major religions because: It was the site of the Holy Land - the birthplace of the religion, It was where Jews were killed, It was where Muhammad lived and died.

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It was the site of the Holy Land - the birthplace of the religion.

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Monotheism

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Belief in one God

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Torah

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Jewish holy book first 5 books of the Bible (teachings Moses received from God)