Ancient History and Civilization
This ancient civilization, which settled in Palestine around 3000 BCE, is known for establishing city-states like Jericho and Megiddo.
Canaanites
This international organization formally assigned Britain the responsibility of governing Palestine following World War I.
League of Nations
Refugees
What fruit was used as a symbol of Palestinian resistance when the Palestinian flag was banned?
Watermelon
Name 2 types of traditional Palestinian cuisine
Maqluba and Musakhan
The Philistines, who arrived in the 12th century BCE, became known for their contributions to this type of craftsmanship, especially in coastal cities like Gaza and Ashdod.
Pottery
The British Mandate for Palestine was established in this year, marking the beginning of British rule in the region after the collapse of the Ottoman Empire.
1920
The Nakba occurred during this conflict between Arab nations and the newly declared state of Israel.
The Arab-Israeli War
What was the name of the 1936-1939 uprising against the British colonial rule and Zionist settlement?
Arab Revolt
What is tatreez?
Traditional Palestinian Embriodery
This major trade route in ancient Palestine connected Egypt and Mesopotamia, facilitating trade and cultural exchange.
Via Maris
The British Mandate aimed to balance conflicting promises made during World War I, notably this document issued by the British government advocating for a Jewish homeland in Palestine.
Balfour Declaration
The number of Palestinians displaced during the Nakba exceeded this amount.
700,000
What major Palestininan organization was founded in 1964 and led by Yasser Arafat?
What is dabke and why is it important to Palestinians?
Traditional dance performed at celebrations and communal events; symbolizes unity and tradition
This ancient city, one of the earliest settlements of the Canaanites, is often considered one of the oldest cities in the world.
Jericho
The British administration faced increasing challenges due to rising tensions, which resulted in this significant uprising by Arab communities against British rule in 1936.
Arab Revolt
Besides Gaza and the West Bank, many Palestinians fled to these two countries.
Lebanon and Jordan
During which Intifada did Palestinians shift from primarily civil disobedience to more violent confrontations?
Second Intifada
How is tatreez significant to Palestinian culture?
Represents different regions, stories, or familial heritage to preserve history and identity.
The King's Highway and the Via Maris were key ancient trade routes that contributed to Palestine's prosperity by connecting it to these two powerful regions.
Egypt and Mesopotamia
What factors affected the occupation?
The approximate number of Palestinian towns and villages were destroyed or depopulated during the Nakba.
Over 400
1987
How does Palestinian culture serve as a symbol of resistance and resilience?
cultural preservation against erasure