History of Israel and Palestine

Which two groups claim the land that makes up the nation of Israel?

• Israelis who follow Judaism and their allies, and Palestinians who follow Islam and their allies

• Israelis who follow Christianity and their allies, and Palestinians who follow Judaism and their allies

• Israelis who follow Islam and their allies, and Palestinians who follow Christianity and their allies

• Israelis who follow Hinduism and their allies, and Palestinians who follow Buddhism and their allies

What is the historical name of the land that makes up Israel?

• Canaan

• Mesopotamia

• Babylon

• Persia

What event led to the scattering of the Jewish population throughout the world?

• The Holocaust

• The Roman defeat of the Israelites

• World War I

• The creation of Israel

What was the Balfour Declaration?

• A statement supporting a Jewish homeland in Palestine

• A declaration of war against the Ottoman Empire

• A peace treaty between Israel and Palestine

• A resolution to create the United Nations

When was the nation of Israel established?

• 1947

• 1948

• 1939

• 1950

What is the majority religion of the Arab-Palestinian people?

• Christianity

• Judaism

• Islam

• Hinduism

Which city is claimed as the capital by both Israel and Palestine?

• Tel Aviv

• Jerusalem

• Gaza

• Haifa

What was the estimated number of Jews killed during the Holocaust?

• 3-4 million

• 5-6 million

• 7-8 million

• 9-10 million

What was the outcome of the 1949 peace treaty between Jordan and Israel?

• It resolved all issues in the area

• It left many issues unresolved

• It led to the creation of a new nation

• It resulted in a complete ceasefire

What is the status of Palestine in the United Nations?

• Full member state

• Observer state

• Non-member state

• Permanent member