Ottoman Empire
What does nationalism mean?
Nationalism is the idea that each country should be ruled by its own people.
What does the word "Nakba" translate to?
"Catastrophe"
What is the Naksa also known as?
The Six Day War
How old is Ahed Tamimi?
What is the physical obstacle that separates Palestinian and Israeli soil?
Apartheid Wall
Who made up most of the Ottoman Army? Why?
Because of Turkish nationalism, the Turks made up of most of the ottoman army, excluding other groups such as the arabs.
What is the Nakba also referred to as from the opposite point of view?
Israeli Independence Day
What year did the Naksa take place?
Which 2 cities in Syria were struck with chemical weapons recently?
Douma and Ghouta
What is the difference between a jew and a zionist?
Zionism is rooted in anti-Palestinian rhetoric
How did the Arabs react to the Ottoman Empire excluding them, and which country influenced this? (Hint: think of arab and turkish nationalsim.)
Through British influence, the Arabs revolted
What month, day and year marks the Nakba?
May 15, 1948
What are the neighboring countries of Palestine?
Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, and Egypt
Why was Ahed Tamimi detained?
she slapped and kicked two Israeli soldiers in the occupied West Bank
Who were the Canaanites and why are they important?
They were the original inhabitants of the land, and they prove the existence of the Palestinian people.
What declaration was signed by who that allowed for Palestine to be taken from the Ottoman Empire?
Al-Nakba is often called “a war between two sides.” What is the flaw in this statement?
There isn't a struggle between two near-equal sides. It’s NOT a war, it’s genocide.
What does "Naksa" mean?
Setback
According to the court ruling, how long will Ahed Tamimi's prison sentence be?
Ahed Tamimi is to serve an eight-month prison sentence
Who is the founder of zionism?
Theodor Herzl
What did the Sykes-Picot Agreement achieve?
Arbitrary lines were drawn on the map to divide up the Arab world into new states
Which massacre marks the initiation of the Nakba?
Deir Yasin Massacre
Name 2 of the 5 territories Israel occupied during the Naksa?
Sinai Peninsula, Gaza, Golan Heights, West Bank, and East Jerusalem
What made Ahed Tammy's court ruling especially unjust?
The proceedings in Ahed’s case were to be held behind closed doors, rejecting her appeal for a public trial on the basis that it was for “the minor’s benefit.”
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What is one non-negotiable argumentative point you must establish when discussing the occupation? (Key Word: Occupation)