Unit 2 Quiz (9/13/2024)

1. Which empire controlled much of Southwest Asia before World War I? (SWA.SS7H2.A)

• British Empire

• Ottoman Empire

• Persian Empire

• Roman Empire

What was the main reason for the creation of the state of Israel in 1948? (SWA.SS7H2.B)

• To provide a homeland for Jewish people

• To establish a new oil-rich country

• To create a buffer zone between Arab nations

• To extend British colonial rule in the region

Which of the following best describes the Balfour Declaration of 1917? (SWA.SS7H2.B)

• A treaty ending World War I

• An agreement to divide oil resources

• A statement supporting a Jewish homeland in Palestine

• A declaration of independence for Arab nations

Which conflict is often referred to as the "Six-Day War"? (SWA.SS7H2.C)

• Iran-Iraq War

• Yom Kippur War

• Arab-Israeli War of 1967

• Gulf War

What was the primary goal of the Oslo Accords signed in 1993? (SWA.SS7H2.D)

• To establish full Palestinian control over the West Bank and Gaza

• To create a framework for peace between Israel and Palestinians

• To divide Jerusalem between Israel and Palestine

• To determine the ownership of water resources in the region