Menachem Begin and the Formation of Israel

What was the main reason Menachem Begin was able to prevent a civil war among Jewish militias?

• His military strategies

• His diplomatic skills

• His alliance with the British

• His insistence on unity over vengeance

What event led to Menachem Begin's arrest by the Soviet Secret police?

• His military service in the Polish army

• His involvement in the Irgun

• His outspoken activism

• His escape from Poland

Which group did Menachem Begin lead that was more militant than the Haganah?

• The Irgun

• The Jewish Agency

• The Lechi

• The Zionist Congress

What was the primary goal of the Saison campaign launched by Ben-Gurion?

• To appease the British by targeting the Irgun and Lechi

• To unite Jewish militias

• To gain international recognition

• To establish a Jewish state

What was the intended outcome of the King David Hotel bombing?

• To destroy British military headquarters

• To destroy secret documents linking Zionist leaders to militant groups

• To eliminate British officers

• To capture British soldiers

What was the consequence of the King David Hotel bombing for Menachem Begin?

• He was captured by the British

• He gained international support

• He was praised by the Haganah

• He was haunted by the civilian casualties

What was the main issue that led to the Altalena Affair?

• Disagreement over weapon distribution

• A failed peace treaty

• A ceasefire violation

• A military coup attempt

How did Menachem Begin respond to the Altalena being fired upon?

• He refused to retaliate

• He ordered a counterattack

• He fled the country

• He surrendered to the IDF

What was one of Menachem Begin's significant achievements as Israel's prime minister?

• Securing a peace treaty with Egypt

• Expanding Israeli territories

• Forming a new political party

• Winning a military conflict

How did Menachem Begin hope to be remembered after his death?

• As someone who prevented civil war

• As a founder of the Irgun

• As a military strategist

• As a Nobel Peace Prize winner