Understanding Apartheid in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories

What historical event is most commonly associated with the term 'apartheid'?

• The segregation of African Americans in the United States

• The colonization of India by the British

• The division of Korea into North and South

• The racial segregation in South Africa

What is the primary purpose of the crime of apartheid?

• To protect cultural heritage

• To ensure political stability

• To promote economic development

• To establish and maintain a system of domination by one racial group over another

How many Palestinian refugees are there today who are denied the right to return to their homes?

• 6 million

• 1 million

• 3 million

• 10 million

What is the official policy of Israel regarding the Jewish majority in Jerusalem?

• To have no specific policy

• To maintain at least a 60% Jewish majority

• To ensure equal representation of all groups

• To promote Palestinian majority

What is the primary function of the ID system in Israel and the occupied territories?

• To facilitate trade

• To provide healthcare access

• To enforce segregation and limit Palestinian rights

• To promote tourism

What is the status of Palestinians with a blue ID in East Jerusalem?

• They have no residency status

• They can vote in national elections

• They have residency status but cannot vote in national elections

• They are citizens of Israel

What is the main reason for the demolition of Palestinian homes according to the video?

• To reduce population density

• To maintain the state's character as Jewish

• To build new infrastructure

• To create parks and recreational areas

What percentage of the people in Gaza have no access to safe drinking water?

• 90%

• 30%

• 70%

• 50%

How many Palestinians were held in Israeli prisons at the end of May 2020?

• 4,236

• 5,000

• 1,000

• 2,500

Based on the video, and your notes on South African apartheid for May 6, how similar or different is Amnesty International's claim of apartheid in Israel to what we learned about in South Africa?

A- EXACTLY (100%)

B- MOSTLY (75%)

C- NOT REALLY (25%)

D- NOT AT ALL (0%)

Give TWO REASONS from the video or notes to support your answer.