Flashcard on the 1948 Arab-Israeli War

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When did Israel declare its independence?

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May 14, 1948

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What plan did the United Nations propose in 1947 regarding Palestine?

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Two-State Solution

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Which countries were part of the Arab League that invaded Israel in 1948? Options: Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq; Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Yemen, Iraq; Turkey, Iran, Iraq, Syria, Egypt; Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Egypt, Jordan

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Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq

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Which Israeli leader declared the establishment of the State of Israel?

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David Ben-Gurion

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What organization did the Israeli military forces include during the 1948 war? Options: PLO, Irgun, Haganah, Lehi, Hezbollah, Hamas

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Irgun, Haganah, Lehi

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What was the significance of the city of Jerusalem in the 1948 war?

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It was divided between Israel and Jordan.

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What is the term used to describe the mass displacement of Palestinians during the war?

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Al-Nakba

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Which international body attempted to mediate the conflict during the 1948 Arab-Israeli War? Options: NATO, The League of Nations, The United Nations, The Arab League

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The United Nations

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What was the outcome of the 1948 Arab-Israeli War for Israel?

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Israel gained more territory

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What agreement ended the 1948 Arab-Israeli War? Options: Camp David Accords, Oslo Accords, Armistice Agreements of 1949, UN Resolution 242

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Armistice Agreements of 1949