CREATION OF ISRAEL

CREATION OF ISRAEL

SS7H2 Analyze continuity and change in Southwest Asia (Middle East).

b. Explain the historical factors contributing to the establishment of the modern State of Israel in

1948; include the Jewish religious connection to the land, antisemitism, the development of

Zionism in Europe, and the aftermath of the Holocaust.

Multiple Choice

Which number on the map is closest to the country of Israel?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Multiple Choice

Which body of water is the blue arrow pointing to?

• Tigris River

• Danube River

• Jordan River

• Nile River

Multiple Choice

Which of the following religions was founded by Abraham?

• Christianity

• Islam

• Judaism

Multiple Choice

Which ethnic group dominates most of Southwest Asia?

• Persians

• Arabs

• Kurds

Multiple Choice

During the Holocaust, which group of people were the primary targets?

• Jews

• Christians

• Muslims

Multiple Choice

The political movement throughout Europe that felt the Jews needed to establish a homeland in Israel was known as __________________.

• antisemitsm

• Zionism

• nationalism

• patriotism

Multiple Choice

Due to ____________ reasons, Jews felt that they have a connection to the land, as Israel was a sacred area for Judaism.

• political

• religious

Multiple Choice

In 1948, the global peacekeeping organization known as _________________ created the state of Israel as a homeland for the Jews.

• North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

• United Nations

• Allied Powers

• Organization for Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)