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Unit 8.1 - Modern Middle East Quiz (Part 1 - Conflict)

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Muslim cultures are often traditional, place great importance on kinship, and have these type of families.

a)

patriarchal

b)

matriarchal

c)

nuclear

d)

mixed

2.

Rules regarding ____________, traditional Muslim dress for women, vary from region-to-region

a)

Chador

b)

Burqa

c)

Hijab

d)

Khimar

3.

In 1979, This event placed many restrictions on women; restricted their right to vote

a)

White Revolution

b)

Iranian Revolution

c)

Haitian Revolution

d)

Green Revolution

4.

The movement for the establishment, creation, of a Jewish state in Palestine.

a)

Judaism

b)

Zionism

c)

Hebraism

d)

Islamism

5.

In 1948, Six Arab states, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria and Saudi Arabia, invaded Israel.

a)

Gulf War

b)

Iranian War

c)

Six-Days War

d)

War of Independence

6.

In 1950s, ____________________, Egyptian leader, was determined to end Western power. He nationalized the Suez Canal and ending British control.

a)

Gamal Abdel Nasser

b)

Saddam Hussain

c)

Ayatollah Khomeini

d)

Yasir Arafat

7.

1964, ________________________________ was formed to destroy Israel and win self-rule for the Palestinians.

a)

Intifada

b)

Hamas

c)

Palestine Liberation Organization

d)

Al-Qaeda

8.

In 1993, These became the first peace talks between Israel and the Palestinian Liberation Organization.

a)

Camp David Accords

b)

Oslo Peace Accords

c)

Paris Peace Accords

d)

Nuremburg Accords

9.

In 2006, Palestinians elected _____________ into political power. They were known for providing social services and their hardline policies toward Israel.

a)

Al-Queda

b)

The Taliban

c)

Palestine Liberation Front

d)

Hamas

10.

________________________ gained independence from France after WWII, established a republic.

a)

Syria

b)

Lebanon

c)

Egypt

d)

Saudi Arabia