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What is Zionism?
The right of the Jewish people to self-determination in their native land.
What was Theodor Herzl’s job before becoming a leader?
He was a writer and newspaper reporter in Austria.
What was Herzl’s main goal for the Jewish people?
To create a Jewish homeland in the Land of Israel.
Where does the word "Zion" come from?
It refers to Jerusalem and appears many times in the Bible as a symbol of hope and home.
What event in France changed Herzl’s life?
The Dreyfus Affair.
How old was Herzl when he died?
44 years old.
How many times does the word “Zion” appear in the Hebrew Bible (about)?
More than 150 times.
Who was Alfred Dreyfus?
A Jewish army officer falsely accused of spying because he was Jewish.
Where did Herzl hold the First Zionist Congress?
In Switzerland in 1897.
Why was Herzl called the Father of Modern Zionism?
Because he turned the dream of returning to Israel into a real political movement.
What was Herzl’s famous quote about dreams?
“If you will it, it is no dream.”
When was the State of Israel founded?
1948
What does “self-determination” mean?
When a group can govern themselves without outside control.
What did Herzl believe Jews needed to do?
Gather, organize, and build a country in their ancient homeland.