Middle East History Quiz

What was the name of the political movement dedicated to establishing a Jewish homeland in Palestine?

• Antisemitism

• Zionism

• isolationism

• nationalism

The main source of conflict in the Middle East between Israel and the Palestinians involves

• slavery.

• religion.

• communism.

• oil rights.

The formation of the state of Israel

• took place after the end of World War II.

• occurred prior to the end of World War II.

• was opposed by the president of the United States.

• was universally accepted by the nations of the world.

What is the United States’ interest in the middle east?

• oil

• The protection of Israel

• A genuine interest in spreading democracy

• All of the above

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An American led invasion of Iraq on the basis that the government led by Saddam Hussein was creating weapons of mass destruction and selling them to terrorist groups like Al-Queda

• Saddam Hussein

• Invasion of Iraq/Operation Iraqi Freedom

• Taliban

• Persian Gulf War/Operation Desert Storm

The conflict over space between Israel and Palestine is MOSTLY due to

• trade issues.

• racial issues.

• natural resources.

• religious issues.

Since the creation of Israel in 1948

• the nations of the Middle East have worked together peacefully.

• there have been ongoing conflicts between Israel and the Arab world.

• the United Nations has acted as the central government in the region.

• Israel has helped the nations in the region form democratic governments.

A terrorist group who led the attacks on 9/11, led by Osama bin Laden

• Al-Queda

• Taliban

• Ottoman Empire

• Persian Gulf War/Operation Desert Storm

The calculated use of violence (or threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious in nature; this is done through intimidation or fear.

• Terrorism

• Anti-Semitism

• Zionism

• Holocaust

As a result of the Holocaust during World War II, the United Nations designated a Jewish homeland that became what country?

• Iran

• Israel

• Jerusalem

• Palestine