Understanding the Israel-Palestine Conflict

Who is considered the father of both Judaism and Islam?

• Abraham

• Jesus

• Moses

• Muhammad

Which empire controlled Palestine before the British mandate?

• Roman Empire

• Ottoman Empire

• British Empire

• Persian Empire

In what year was the state of Israel officially established?

• 1917

• 1967

• 1939

• 1948

What was the Arab response to the establishment of Israel in 1948?

• Immediate acceptance

• Economic sanctions

• Diplomatic negotiations

• Military attack

What event in 1967 significantly changed the territorial boundaries in the conflict?

• The British Mandate

• The Six-Day War

• The Oslo Accords

• The Balfour Declaration

What was the First Intifada?

• A peace agreement

• A diplomatic conference

• A military operation

• A violent uprising

What has been a major barrier to peace between Israel and Palestine?

• Economic sanctions

• Water rights

• Oil resources

• Status of Jerusalem

Which Israeli political figure's visit to the Temple Mount in 2000 sparked violent protests?

• Benjamin Netanyahu

• Ehud Barak

• Ariel Sharon

• Yitzhak Rabin

What year did Hamas win the Palestinian legislative elections?

• 2012

• 2006

• 2000

• 1993

What is Hamas?

• A political party

• A peacekeeping force

• A militant Islamist group

• A humanitarian organization