W.55: Creation of the State of Israel

Who published the pamphlet "Der Judenstaat" in 1896?

• Theodor Herzl

• Albert Einstein

• Sigmund Freud

• Karl Marx

Which empire controlled Palestine before World War I?

• Ottoman Empire

• Roman Empire

• British Empire

• Persian Empire

What was the purpose of the First Zionist Congress in 1897?

• Advocate for a Jewish homeland

• Promote global trade

• Establish a new political party

• Create a cultural festival

Who declared the independence of the State of Israel on May 14, 1948?

• Golda Meir

• Yitzhak Rabin

• David Ben-Gurion

• Menachem Begin

Which countries were part of the coalition that launched a military intervention against Israel on May 15, 1948?

• Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Iraq, and Lebanon

• Saudi Arabia, Iran, Turkey, and Kuwait

• Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, and Libya

• Yemen, Oman, Qatar, and Bahrain

What did Arab nations aim to prevent by opposing the establishment of Israel?

• The creation of a new Arab state

• The expansion of Western influence

• The establishment of Israel

• The division of Arab territories

Which country took control of the West Bank and East Jerusalem after the 1949 agreements?

• Egypt

• Syria

• Jordan

• Lebanon

Which area remains one of the most contested regions in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?

• West Bank

• Golan Heights

• Gaza Strip

• Sinai Peninsula

What did the Oslo Accords and Camp David Summit attempt to address?

• Economic issues

• Territorial disputes and refugee crisis

• Cultural differences

• Trade agreements

What major event led to the displacement of hundreds of thousands of Palestinian Arabs?

• The Oslo Accords

• The creation of Israel

• The Camp David Summit

• The Arab Spring