Palestine / Israel
Why was the state of Israel created?
Home for Jewish people after anti-semitism, rise of Zionism and the holocaust.
What is colonization
Action or process of settling among and establishing control over the indigenous people of the area
Where is Israel / Palestine located?
The middle east
What ongoing conflict in Eastern Europe heightened in 2022
Russia-Ukraine war
Netflix
When we say "Palestine" what land do we refer to today?
West Bank and Gaza
What does a humanitarian crisis mean?
Series of events that harm health, safety and security of a large group of people
What is the smallest independent country in the world?
Vatican City
What is the term for false information online
misinformation
What app has faced possible bans in the US over security concerns?
Tiktok
What is Zionism? (Bonus 50 points: Who founded this idea?)
Jewish Claim to the land of Palestine
Theodore Hertzl
Militia
Armed group that's not the official army
Which two countries share the longest international border?
US and canada
What is the name of the rocket that recently launched a lunar mission?
Artemis II
Which global K-pop group continues to have massive worldwide influence and a dedicated fanbase called ARMY?
BTS
What is one reason why the US sends so much aid to Israel?
History of cold war, strategic ally in ME, lobbyist pressure, etc.
What is the difference between Muslim, Arab and Islam?
Islam = religion, Arab = ethnic/cultural group speaking Arabic, Muslim = followers of Islam
Which African country has the most pyramids?
Sudan
Why is Israel involved in the war in Iran?
US ally, Iran supports Hezbollah and Hamas
What movie is going to come out in December that is a part of a trilogy and features Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya and Anya Taylor-Joy
Dune
How was 1948 seen so differently between Palestinians and Israelis?
War of Independence vs Nabka
What connections can you make between I/P and other units we've talked about?
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What are the three most important global water passageways?
Strait of Hormuz, Suez Canal, Panama Canal
What is the name of the international court that prosecutes nations for sovereignty disputes and treaty violations?
International Court of Justice (a part of the United Nations)
Which game studio developed Elden Ring?
FromSoftware