Rise to Power
Wild Card question:
Worth 400 points
What city is Ms. Zulkey from?
Chicago
What action did Nasser take against political opposition?
He banned opposition parties, imprisoned opponents, and cracked down on the Muslim Brotherhood.
Which superpower did Nasser turn to for military and economic aid after being rejected by the West?
The Soviet Union
Which three countries invaded Egypt during the Suez Crisis?
Britain, France, and Israel
What Egyptian land mass was most affect during the Six-Day War?
The Sinai Pennisula
Who was the King of Egypt the coup was launched?
King Farouk I
What type of government did Nasser establish in Egypt?
A one-party socialist state
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Which teacher just got married last weekend?
Mrs. Walvis
How did the United States respond to the invasion of Egypt?
The U.S. opposed the invasion, pressured Britain, France, and Israel to withdraw, and threatened economic sanctions.
What were the results of the Six-Day War for Egypt?
Egypt suffered defeat, losing the Sinai Peninsula to Israel.
What secret military group did Nasser help establish in 1949?
The Free Officers Movement
How did the Aswan High Dam impact Egypt? 1 positive and 1 negative effect.
It provided hydroelectric power but also displaced people and led to environmental issues.
Which Middle Eastern country did Nasser merge with in 1958 to form the United Arab Republic (UAR)?
Syria
How did the United States and the Soviet Union respond to the Suez Crisis? (Don't overthink this one)
Both pressured Britain, France, and Israel to withdraw, fearing wider conflict.
On which date did the Six-Day War begin?
June 5, 1967
Who was initially made the leader of Egypt after the coup? (Not Nasser)
General Muhammad Naguib
What was Nasser’s most significant economic reform?
Nationalization of major industries, banks, and foreign businesses, including the Suez Canal
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What country is Mr. Seeman from?
Sweden
How did the United States contribute to the crisis?
The U.S. withdrew funding for Egypt’s Aswan High Dam, pushing Nasser to nationalize the canal.
What was Nasser’s role in the lead-up to the Six-Day War (1967)? (what did he close)
He closed the Straits of Tiran, expelled UN peacekeepers, and formed an anti-Israel alliance.
What was the name of Nasser’s land reform program?
The Agrarian Reform Law of 1952,
How did Nasser’s policies affect women’s rights?
He improved women’s access to education and employment
Who were Nasser’s key allies in forming the Non-Aligned Movement?
Tito and Nehru
What was Israel’s primary reason for joining the attack on Egypt?
Israel wanted to end Egyptian support for Palestinian fedayeen attacks and secure access to the Red Sea.
What was the international response to the Six-Day War?
The United Nations called for Israeli withdrawal from occupied territories in exchange for peace.