Israel
European Partitioning
Conflicts
US Wars
US Helps
100

What is the name of the movement that sought to establish a Jewish homeland in Palestine?

What is Zionism?

100

 What major event caused European powers to redraw borders in the Middle East after 1918?

What is World War I?

100

What is a major conflict between Israelis and Palestinians called?

What is the Palestinian-Israeli conflict?

100

What conflict involved the US in 2003?

What is the Iraq War?

100

What is one way the US has supported Israel?

Providing military aid and funding.

200

Why is the land of Israel important to Jewish people?

It is their ancestral homeland and has historical and religious significance.

200

What was one result of the European partitioning of the Middle East?

 It created new countries that often had mixed ethnic and religious groups leading to conflicts.

200

What two main groups have religious differences that often lead to conflict in the Middle East?

What are Sunni and Shia Muslims?

200

Why did the US invade Afghanistan in 2001?

To eliminate al-Qaeda and remove the Taliban from power.

200

How has the US helped in peace negotiations in the Middle East?

By mediating talks between conflicting parties.

300

 What event led to many Jewish people fleeing to Israel after World War II?

The Holocaust.

300

Name one country that was created from the partitioning of the Ottoman Empire.

 What is Iraq or Syria?

300

What is Kurdish nationalism?

The desire of Kurdish people to have their own nation or autonomy.

300

What was a major reason for US involvement in the Persian Gulf War?

To protect oil resources and support Kuwait after Iraq invaded.

300

What is a humanitarian effort the US has supported in the Middle East?

Providing aid to refugees and disaster relief.

400

What year was the modern State of Israel established?

  • What is 1948?



400

How did the division of land after WWI affect the people living there?

It often ignored ethnic and religious communities, leading to conflict.

400

Why is land important in the conflicts in the Middle East?

Different groups claim the same land for religious, cultural, and historical reasons.

400

How did the US involvement in Middle Eastern wars impact the region?

 It led to political instability and ongoing conflicts.

400

Why does the US have an interest in stability in the Middle East?

To protect its interests, including oil supply and national security.

500

How did antisemitism in Europe contribute to the establishment of Israel?

Antisemitism led many Jews to seek safety and a homeland in Israel.

500

What was the Sykes-Picot Agreement?

A secret agreement between Britain and France to divide Ottoman territories.

500

What role does religion play in continuing conflicts in the Middle East?

Religion influences identities and can lead to disputes over land and government.

500

What is one lasting effect of US military presence in the Middle East?

 Increased tensions between the US and various groups in the region.

500

How has US foreign policy changed in the Middle East over the years?

It has shifted from direct involvement in conflicts to focusing on diplomacy and partnerships.