Israel
What is the name of the movement that sought to establish a Jewish homeland in Palestine?
What is Zionism?
What major event caused European powers to redraw borders in the Middle East after 1918?
What is World War I?
What is a major conflict between Israelis and Palestinians called?
What is the Palestinian-Israeli conflict?
What conflict involved the US in 2003?
What is the Iraq War?
What is one way the US has supported Israel?
Providing military aid and funding.
Why is the land of Israel important to Jewish people?
It is their ancestral homeland and has historical and religious significance.
What was one result of the European partitioning of the Middle East?
It created new countries that often had mixed ethnic and religious groups leading to conflicts.
What two main groups have religious differences that often lead to conflict in the Middle East?
What are Sunni and Shia Muslims?
Why did the US invade Afghanistan in 2001?
To eliminate al-Qaeda and remove the Taliban from power.
How has the US helped in peace negotiations in the Middle East?
By mediating talks between conflicting parties.
What event led to many Jewish people fleeing to Israel after World War II?
The Holocaust.
Name one country that was created from the partitioning of the Ottoman Empire.
What is Iraq or Syria?
What is Kurdish nationalism?
The desire of Kurdish people to have their own nation or autonomy.
What was a major reason for US involvement in the Persian Gulf War?
To protect oil resources and support Kuwait after Iraq invaded.
What is a humanitarian effort the US has supported in the Middle East?
Providing aid to refugees and disaster relief.
What year was the modern State of Israel established?
What is 1948?
How did the division of land after WWI affect the people living there?
It often ignored ethnic and religious communities, leading to conflict.
Why is land important in the conflicts in the Middle East?
Different groups claim the same land for religious, cultural, and historical reasons.
How did the US involvement in Middle Eastern wars impact the region?
It led to political instability and ongoing conflicts.
Why does the US have an interest in stability in the Middle East?
To protect its interests, including oil supply and national security.
How did antisemitism in Europe contribute to the establishment of Israel?
Antisemitism led many Jews to seek safety and a homeland in Israel.
What was the Sykes-Picot Agreement?
A secret agreement between Britain and France to divide Ottoman territories.
What role does religion play in continuing conflicts in the Middle East?
Religion influences identities and can lead to disputes over land and government.
What is one lasting effect of US military presence in the Middle East?
Increased tensions between the US and various groups in the region.
How has US foreign policy changed in the Middle East over the years?
It has shifted from direct involvement in conflicts to focusing on diplomacy and partnerships.