6th grade Eastern Mediterranean

The modern country of Israel was founded as a:

• military base to launch attacks against Syria.

• British colony just before the start of World War I.

• homeland for Jewish people after the Holocaust.

• major region of the Muslim Ottoman Empire.

Since 2011, Syria has been affected by:

• attacks by the Israeli military.

• a shift to a democratic government.

• political protests and civil war.

• invasions from Arab states.

How did Turkey change shortly after the Ottoman Empire fell?

• It cut off nearly all ties with Europe.

• It strictly limited rights for women.

• It ended all support for the arts.

• It set up a democratic government.

Which statement best completes the diagram?

• Arab states go to war with Israel.

• Palestinians win their independence.

• Israel is banned from the United Nations.

• Jews suffer persecution in Germany.

Which statement best completes the diagram?

• Arab states sign peace treaties with Israel.

• Israel is forced to leave the United Nations.

• Some Palestinian organizations attack Israel.

• The Palestine Liberation Organization falls apart.

Which statement best completes the diagram?

• The United Nations refuses to recognize Israel.

• Israeli settlers move into the West Bank.

• Israel signs peace treaties with Arab states.

• The Palestine Liberation Organization falls apart.

Which statement best completes the timeline?

• The Roman Empire takes control over the Holy Land.

• The first democratic government is formed in the Holy Land.

• The modern state of Israel is formed in the Holy Land.

• The neighboring Arab countries attack the Holy Land.

Which statement best completes the timeline?

• Muslims and Christians battle for control over the Holy Land.

• The modern state of Israel is founded in the Holy Land.

• Arab states attempt to force all Jews to leave the Holy Land.

• Protestors hold rallies calling for democracy in the Holy Land.

Which phrase best completes the diagram?

• Few straits and rivers

• Large fish populations

• Limited water supply

• Huge temperate forests

Which statement best completes the diagram?

• Most people are Christians.

• Most people speak Greek.

• Most people live along the coasts.

• Most people are Palestinian.