SW Asia History Quizizz

What historical event in 1948 is significant in SW Asian history?

• the establishment of the State of Israel

• the end of world war 2

• the discovery of oil in Saudi Arabia

• The Suez Canal crisis

Which factor contributed to the establishment of the modern state of Israel?

• The Jewish Religious connection to the land

• the discovery of natural gas reserves

• the unification of Arab States

• the fall of the Ottoman Empire

What is antisemetism?

• Prejudice against Jewish people

• Support for Israeli policies

• a religious movement that

• an economic system

What is Zionism?

• A movement supporting the development of a Jewish state

• An economic policy

• a peace treaty between Israel and Palestine

• a religious doctrine in Judaism

How did the aftermath of the Holocaust contribute to the establishment of Israel?

• Is increased international support fo a Jewish homeland

• it led to the discovery of oil in the region

• it caused the collapse of the Ottoman Empire

• it resulted in the formation of the United Nations

What is a major source of conflict between Israelis and Palestinians?

• Land disputes

• currency differences

• language barriers

• climate change

Which city is considered holy by Jews, Christians and Muslims

• Jerusalem

• Tel Aviv

• Bethlehem

• Nazareth

What are the two main branches of Islam

• Sunni and Shia

• Catholic and Protestant

• Orthodox and Reform

• Conservative and Liberal

What is Kurdish Nationalism

• A movement for an independent Kurdish State

• An economic policy in Turkey

• A religious doctrine in Islam

• a peace agreement between Iraq and Iran

Which region do the Kurds primarily inhabit?

• Parts of Turkey, Syria, Iraq and Iran

• Saudi Arabia and Yemen

• Egypt and Libya

• Jordan and Lebanon