Quiz on Israel and Palestine

What event led to the establishment of Israel?

• World War I

• The Balfour Declaration

• World War II

• The Six-Day War

Which religious group believes that Israel “belongs” to them because of a covenant made with Abraham?

• Christians

• Muslims

• Jews

• Buddhists

Who led the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt and back to their homeland, according to Jewish belief?

• Abraham

• Moses

• David

• Muhammad

After which century did Arab/Muslim rule begin in the region now called Israel?

• 4th century

• 5th century

• 7th century

• 10th century

Which site in East Jerusalem is considered the third holiest in Islam?

• The Dome of the Rock

• The Al-Aqsa Mosque

• The Church of the Holy Sepulchre

• The Temple Mount

What is the Muslim name for the night journey of Prophet Muhammad, where he is believed to have ascended to heaven from Jerusalem?

• Hajj

• Isra and Mi'raj

• Ramadan

• Eid al-Fitr

Why do Palestinians view themselves as living under occupation?

• They are not allowed to practice their religion

• Israeli military control and checkpoints restrict their movement

• Israel controls their financial system

• They are not allowed to leave the country

What borders do Palestinians want to return to as part of their demands for peace?

• 1948 borders

• 1967 borders

• 2000 borders

• 1973 borders

Which holy site is particularly significant to both Jews and Muslims, causing part of the conflict in East Jerusalem?

• Mount Sinai

• The Western Wall

• The Al-Aqsa Mosque

• The Sea of Galilee

What do Israelis want to control in a peace agreement?

• East Jerusalem

• The entire West Bank

• The Golan Heights

• Only the Gaza Strip