Culture
The National Palestinian Tree
Olive Tree
When did the attacks on Gaza start in 2023?
Oct. 7
The capital of Palestine
Jerusalem
The Nakba commemorates the estimated 700,000 Palestinians who fled or were forced from their homes. In what year did the Nakba take place?
1948
How long has SJP been active at UToledo?
about a year
What is the national dance of Palestine?
Dabke
Name 2 things Israel controls going in and out of Gaza
Electricity, Fuel, Water, Internet, Aid
What two bodies of water surround Palestine?
The Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea
What year did Israel besiege Gaza and officially implement the Apartheid Regime?
2005-2006
What is the name of SJP's movement to get the university to stop investing in companies supporting Israel
Divestment
What do the patterns represent on the keffiyeh?
Olive leaves, fishnet and bold
How many days has it been since the attacks from Israel started?
543 days; the attacks started on Oct. 7th, 2023
What regions of historic Palestine are currently Palestinian-controlled?
the West Bank and Gaza
What year was the Palestinian flag banned, and what was used as a symbol to represent their flag colors?
1967; Watermelon
What was the final update on divestment from last year?
Presented to UT Foundation
What is the most popular dessert in Palestine?
Knafeh
Who is Israel's biggest supporter in this ongoing genocide?
The United States.
What was the city/village in the West Bank that was invaded in 2021, sparking outrage across the world?
Sheikh Jarrah
What was the Balfour Declaration?
A declaration by the British government establishing a national for Jewish people in Palestine.
How do you become a general member in SJP?
Come to an event/general body meeting and sign the BDS pledge.
Who sang the famous Palestinian liberation song, "Ala Dammi Falastini," and what does it mean in English?
Mohammad Assaf
My Blood is Palestinian
Name 3 things you can do to help Palestine
Donate to a charity for Palestine; Protest/Rally;
Contact representatives; Spread awareness; Boycott pro-Israeli products and businesses
What four countries border Palestine?
Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt
What party was Yasser Arafat affiliated with?
PLO.
How many officers currently serve on the SJP E-board?
8