Israel
Why do Jews consider Jerusalem a sacred city?
It's the home of the former Jewish Temple
Yasser Arafat wanted what for Israel?
for it to be completely destroyed
What were some of her practices that some had issues with?
Defending all human life, including unborn babies, not trying to change the poor's circumstances, not giving painkillers
What was the radio program started by Graham?
Hour of Decision
At what point did the Nationalists and Communists in China unite against a common enemy?
WWII against Japan
What happened to the students protesting Commiunism in Tiananmen Square?
They were mowed down by government machine guns
What is the Zionist Movement?
the movement aimed at returning Jews to their Ancient Homeland
The Gaza strip sees some of the worst violence b/c it is governed by Hamas, Who is Hamas?
A Palestinian Islamic political party affiliated w/Muslim Brotherhood
DD - What did the Pope give her permission to do?
Start her own religious order.
Approximately how many reported decisions for Christ happened during Billy's life as a result of his ministry?
What party governs the ROC in Tiawan?
The Nationalist Party
Chairman Mao's five-year-plan called the Great Leap Forward what resource was the thing that he believed would make China one of the most prosperous nations in the world?
Steel
After Israel declared ist statehood what did Palestinian Jews call themselves?
Israelis
Palestinian Arabs
What two things did she do to identify more fully with the Indian people?
gave up the customary habit for the dress of the very poor and became an Indian citizen
What event made Billy Graham famous?
a wildly successful evangelistic rally in 1949 in LA. 3-7 weeks
What was "The Long March"
100K of Mao's forces marching 6K miles to safety to get away from Chaing Kai-shek
DD - What area is now a disputed region located southwest of China that was once a self-governing Buddhist state?
Tibet
Who was the first president of Israel
Chaim Weizmann
What is the Western Wall?
The last remaining wall of Herod's Temple
Her first calling was being a nun but what was her second calling?
full-time service among the poorest of the poor
What were the denominations that Billy and Ruth associated with their entire lives?
Billy Southern Baptist, Ruth Presbyterian
The communists and nationalists agreed on what?
That Imperial rule needed to end
The "hundred flowers" policy lightened up on restrictions against what?
free speach
The Zionist movement promoted the formation of what?
Israel as a state
That is be separated into two states with Jerusalem remaining neutral
What was her job as a nun for the first 15 years of her service?
teaching history and geography to middle-class girls
What lured Billy to the idea of missionary work?
Ruth Bell
What are the two political parties that divided the Republic of China?
Communists and Nationalists
It is estimated that Chairman Mao was responsible for approximately how many Chinese deaths?
30-70M
When was present day Israel started?
1948
Why was Palastine used as an adjective for a long time?
B/C there were P Jews, P Arabs, P Christians
What was Mother Teresa's birth first name?
Agnes
What did both of BG grandfather's have in common?
They both fought in the US Civil War for the South
How many years had the Chinese been under they tradition of dynasties?
2000 Years
When did the PROC begin?
1949