ME Unit 2 Test Review

Front

What led to the split between the Sunni and Shia in Islam?

Back

They disagreed who should lead the Muslim community after the death of Muhammed.

Front

After which war was the Ottoman Empire broken up?

Back

WWI

Front

What does partitioned mean?

Back

break into parts

Front

The countries of _____________ were responsible for drawing the country lines in the Middle East

Back

England and France

Front

Why did worldwide support for a Jewish state emerge after World War II?

Back

The Holocaust made it clear that Jewish people needed a homeland.

Front

Which statement about the 1947 United Nations plan with regard to Palestine is correct? Options: The plan was to create a single Arab state., The plan was to create a single Jewish state., The plan was to divide Palestine into an Arab state and a Jewish state., The plan was to divide Palestine into a socialist state and a democratic state.

Back

The plan was to divide Palestine into an Arab state and a Jewish state.

Front

Jews feel close ties to the area of Israel because of their ___________ connection to the land.

Back

religious

Front

Which of the following was NOT a reason for the establishment of Israel? Anti-Semitism, Holocaust, Religious Connection to the Land

Back

Availability of oil

Front

The movement to unite displaced Jews and settle them in Palestine is known as _______________.

Back

Zionism

Front

The racism or discrimination against Jewish people is known as ______.

Back

Anti-semitism