History Quiz

What large empire broke up after World War I?

• Roman Empire

• Ottoman Empire

• Byzantine Empire

• Persian Empire

Which European countries drew up the boundaries for the new countries formed after the breakup of the Ottoman Empire?

• Germany, Italy, and Spain

• Italy, Great Britain, and France

• France, Spain, and Portugal

• Great Britain, Germany, and Russia

What is 'anti-Semitism'?

• Love of Jews

• Hatred of Jews

• Support for Jewish culture

• Indifference to Jewish people

During World War II, six million Jews were killed in what is called:

• The Great War

• The Holocaust

• The Jewish Exodus

• The Zionist Movement

The international movement for the establishment of a Jewish national homeland is known as what?

• Zionism

• Communism

• Socialism

• Nationalism

Which European country ruled the area of Palestine after the breakup of the Ottoman Empire?

• France

• Germany

• Great Britain

• Italy

In what year was the new state of Israel created?

• 1945

• 1948

• 1950

• 1955

What is the main religion in Israel? How is that different from the rest of Southwest Asia?

• Christianity; Most of SW Asia is Hindu

• Islam; Most of SW Asia is Christian

• Judaism; Most of SW Asia is Muslim

• Buddhism; Most of SW Asia is Jewish

What is Israel’s system of government?

• Monarchy

• Parliamentary Democracy

• Presidential Democracy

• Dictatorship

Who has the most political power and is considered the head of government of Israel?

• President

• King

• Prime Minister

• Chancellor