WAR THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING
Why was the October 1973 war important for Egypt politically?
It changed regional politics and power balances.
Which happened first: Camp David Accords or Egypt–Israel Peace Treaty?
Camp David Accords
What two territories did Sadat propose for a Palestinian state?
West Bank and Gaza Strip
What did the Camp David Accords officially end?
The state of war between Egypt and Israel
How did most Arab countries react to Sadat after Camp David?
They denounced him as a traitor
How did the 1973 war help Sadat move toward peace talks?
It restored Egypt’s confidence and position.
Sadat met Jimmy Carter before or after his Jerusalem visit?
Before
Which 1967 event is mentioned in Sadat’s peace initiative?
Israeli occupation of territory in the 1967 war
What territory was Israel required to withdraw from?
Sinai
What two actions did the Arab League take against Egypt?
Moved headquarters to Tunis and suspended Egypt’s membership
Why did Sadat believe peace talks were possible after 1973?
Because military and political balances had changed.
Did Sadat visit Bucharest before or after talking to Carter?
After
What message did Ceaușescu give Sadat about Begin?
That (Begin) wanted peace
What type of relations were established between Egypt and Israel?
Normal relations
What event was being celebrated on October 6, 1981?
Crossing of the Suez Canal
Why did Sadat’s peace move shock the Arab world?
Because Egypt had been leading Arab nationalism.
Did the peace treaty come before or after Egypt was expelled from the Arab League?
Before
Why was Sadat’s invitation to world leaders considered too ambitious?
Because it involved all five permanent Security Council members
Name one waterway Israel gained navigation rights through.
Suez Canal / Strait of Tiran / Gulf of Aqaba
Why did Sadat’s assassination NOT cause chaos in Egypt?
Because security forces quickly took control
Why was Egypt’s peace with Israel considered Sadat’s biggest political achievement?
Because it ended the war and changed regional relations.
Did Sadat’s assassination happen before or after the peace treaty?
After
Name one country (other than the U.S.) that helped pass messages between Cairo and Tel Aviv.
Romania / Morocco / Iran
How were disputes under the treaty supposed to be solved?
Negotiation or arbitration
Why did Sufi Abu Taleb become acting president instead of Mubarak immediately?
Because the vice president is not automatically next in line under the constitution