Israel Test Review

How did the Holocaust lead to the creation of modern Israel?

• The United Nations voted to create a homeland for the Jews to compensate the people for their tremendous suffering.

• Nazis thought it would be better for Jews to leave Germany.

• American troops were willing to move the survivors to a safe location.

• Zionists believed that Holocaust survivors needed a place to gather and grieve.

Which describes the condition of the relationship between Arabs and Israelis today?

• Israelis have moved out of the lands that were claimed by the Palestinian Arabs.

• Peaceful settlements have allowed the two groups to live side-by-side without major conflict.

• The two groups are still in disagreement about the existence of the government of Israel and the land it controls.

• Egyptian Arabs get along with the Israelis but Arabs from the eastern parts of the Middle East do not support Israel’s existence.

Which increased international support for a modern state of Israel in 1948?

• the Holocaust

• anti-semitism in the United States

• Zionists working in the former Ottoman Empire

• Egyptian claims on the Gaza Strip and West Bank

Which is a major goal for Zionists?

• a self-ruling Jewish homeland

• trade with oil-producing countries

• Palestinian Arabs having their own government

• providing access to the Dome of the Rock for Islamic worshippers

Which was a result of the 1948 war between Israel and the Arabs living in and around Palestine?

• The British left the territory and Israel declared its independence.

• The land was divided between Muslims in the north and Jews in the south.

• Israel won the war and gained additional territory.

• The Palestinians won the war with the help of neighboring Arab countries.

Which describes the Jews’ beliefs about the land of Israel?

• Their ancient holy writings do not mention Arab claims to the land.

• Abundant oil supplies are present which will insure security for their people.

• In ancient times, God promised the land to them as descendants of Abraham and his son Isaac.

• A prophecy in the Torah describes that the nation of Israel would one day be formed along the Mediterranean Sea.

A person who discriminates and/or hates Jews is called?

• Holocaustic

• Zionistic

• Nationalistic

• Anti-Semitic

Which terms describe those who FOUGHT TO STOP the formation of the country of Israel by waging war in 1948?

• Palestinians, Muslims, Arabs

• British, United Nations, Americans

• Jews, Zionists, Holocaust survivors

• Muslims, Holocaust survivors, Jews

What type of government does Israel have?

• autocracy

• theocracy

• presidential democracy

• parliamentary democracy

Which group of people have the most power in Israel’s government and in a democracy?

• president

• voters

• Kenesset

• local councils