Understanding the Begging Doctrine and Israel's Stance

Understanding the Begging Doctrine and Israel's Stance

Assessment

Interactive Video

Created by

Amelia Wright

History, Social Studies, Political Science

10th - 12th Grade

Hard

The video discusses the Begin Doctrine, named after Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin, who ordered the 1981 strike on Iraq's nuclear reactor. The doctrine asserts that Israel will not tolerate hostile nations possessing nuclear capabilities. It highlights Israel's potential actions against Iran if diplomatic efforts fail, referencing historical sentiments from David Ben-Gurion about preventing another Holocaust.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event led to the naming of the Begging Doctrine?

The signing of a peace treaty

The strike on the Iraqi reactor in 1981

The establishment of a new military base

The election of a new Prime Minister

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the core principle of the Begging Doctrine?

Israel will form alliances with hostile countries

Israel will tolerate nuclear power in hostile countries

Israel will not accept nuclear capabilities in hostile countries

Israel will focus on economic growth

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which countries are mentioned as examples of hostile nations in the context of the Begging Doctrine?

Egypt and Jordan

Syria and Iran

Lebanon and Turkey

Saudi Arabia and Iraq

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What might Israel do if international sanctions fail to stop Iran's nuclear ambitions?

Withdraw from international organizations

Seek diplomatic solutions

Launch a military strike on Iran

Increase trade with Iran

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential consequence if Russia and China do not align with global efforts against Iran?

Iran will become a global superpower

Israel might take unilateral action

The United Nations will dissolve

Iran will join NATO

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What historical event is referenced to emphasize Israel's stance on preventing nuclear threats?

The Yom Kippur War

The Six-Day War

The Holocaust

The Gulf War

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the first Prime Minister of Israel mentioned in the context of preventing another Holocaust?

Yitzhak Rabin

David Ben-Gurion

Golda Meir

Menachem Begin

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the ultimate goal of Israel's actions as discussed in the video?

To dominate the Middle East

To increase its nuclear arsenal

To prevent another Holocaust

To expand its territory