Israel and Palestine
Describe the characteristics of the Ottoman Empire. (what religion, how did it end, where was it).
It was a large, mainly Muslim empire. It once controlled much of the Middle East. It was split up after World War I
When Ayatollah Khomeini became the religious and political leader of Iran, following the 1979 Iranian Revolution, what type of government did Iran have?
What is Theocracy
What is Saddam Hussein most known for?
what is Invading Kuwait in 1990 in order to take its oil supply
How would you describe Afghanistan’s government under Taliban rule?
What is How would you describe Afghanistan’s government under Taliban rule?
What event sparked the Suez Crisis?
What is Egyptian president Abdel Nasser nationalizing the canal
Name the two regions of Israel that are considered Palestinian territory.
What is Gaza Strip and West Bank
Explain the relationship between the U.S. and Iran following the Iran Hostage Crisis?
What is It began an era of mistrust between the US and Iran
Why did the United States military get involved in the Persian Gulf War in 1990- 1991?
What is The Iraqi military had seized control of Kuwait
Describe the extreme terrorist group Al-Qaeda.
What is A group of Islamic extremists that was responsible for the September, 11 2001 terrorist attacks
What was the significance of the Camp David Accords that was signed between Egypt and Israel?
What is Egypt became the first Arab Nation to make peace with Israel and recognize it as a country
Who was the fundamentalist Shia cleric that came to power in Iran following the removal of the Shah?
What is Ayatollah Khomeni
Arab and Israeli armies have fought many wars over the years following World War II. What was the main cause of these military conflicts?
What is Palestine believed Israel was created on lands belonging to Palestinians
. What was the Law of Return and what happened to the Jewish population in Israel as a result? Why did the Arab population decline between 1940-1960?
What is The Law of Return saw thousands of Jews become citizens of Israel. The creation of the State of Israel caused thousands of Arabs to become refugees and leave Palestine
Why is the Suez Canal important to the nations of the world?
What is The Suez Canal allows a huge amount of trade to take place