Introduction
Who was the Egyptian president that was attending a military parade in Cairo.
In 1981, Egyptian president Anwar Sadat was attending a military parade in Cairo
Where did Zionism or Jewish nationalism in the late 19th century develop?
In Europe
Egyptian president Anwar Sadat began to work for peace with what country?
Israel
What is the Suez Crisis?
An international incident in 1956 involving Egypt’s seizure of the Suez Canal and invasions of Egypt by Israel, Britain, and France
Middle Eastern countries were supplying what percent of the oil in the non-communist world?
25%
How did the Egyptian President Sadat die at the military parade in Cairo
Fighter jets roared overhead as army vehicles rolled past the reviewing stand where Sadat was seated. Suddenly, several militants leapt from a truck and opened fire on the president. They murdered Sadat and 11 other people.
What 2 countries remained in a state of tension?
Israel and its Arab neighbors remained in a state of tension after the 1948 war.
Who led the Palestine Liberation Organization?
Yasir Arafat
One of Nasser's main goals was to build a large dam on the Nile River. What was the dam called? What would it help prevent?
The Aswan Dam. It would help prevent flooding and provide Egypt with hydroelectric power.
What did Oil bring to the region?
Oil has brought great wealth and many benefits to the region, but it has also contributed to conflict.
How did Yitzhak Rabin die at the peace rally in Tel Aviv?
As he was leaving, a man in the crowd pulled out a gun and shot him in the back.
What’s the six-day war? (for extra 100 points: when was the six-day war?).
1. The third Arab- Israeli war, which resulted in a quick Israeli victory and a major expansion of Israeli territory.
2. June 5, 1967.
In 1993, a series of secret negotiations between Israel and the PLO in Oslo, Norway produced what?
The Oslo Accords
The presidents who followed Nasser largely abandoned his what? And who are the presidents?
His policies, and the presidents are President Sadat, and Hosni Mubarak.
Who were the first important oil producers in the Gulf?
Iran and Iraq were the first important oil producers in the Gulf.
Who did Sadat sign a treaty with?
Sadat signed a treaty with Israel.
What happened in October 1973 with Egypt and Syria?
The fourth Arab-Israeli war was launched by Egypt and Syria
In 1987 what palestinian terrorist group was established?
The hamas
Who was the outspoken nationalist leader? After ____ was appointed premier, where did ___ take power?
Mohammed Mossadeq. He took power from the shah of Iran.
Who Eclipsed Iran and Iraq?
They were soon eclipsed by Saudi Arabia, which is home to some of the largest oil fields in the world.
What did Sadat and Rabin have in common?
They both sought peace in the Middle East. By embracing political compromise, they aroused violent opposition from extremists on both sides.
Which 5 Arab nations invaded Israel?
Egypt, Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, and Iraq
What is the fifth issue to countinue to hinder the peace agreement?
Control over scarce water resources in the Jordan River Valley.
The United States has accused Iran of what? What did Iran do?
Of supporting terrorism and seeking to develop nuclear weapons. Iran has rejected these charges and had accused the United States and other Western nations of trying to block its legitimate rise to power.
In what year did the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries was formed?
In 1960, major oil producers formed the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries