Palestinian Identity and Nationalism History

The video discusses the historical context of the Palestine Question, focusing on the Balfour Declaration and the establishment of a Jewish national home. It explains the territorial separation of Palestine and Trans-Jordan and the political compensation given to the Hashemites. The video also covers the British and French mandate agreements, highlighting the Sykes-Picot Agreement and the influence of both powers in the Middle East. Finally, it explores the emergence of Palestinian identity and nationalism as a result of conflicts with Zionists.

What was the primary reason for the establishment of a Jewish national home in Palestine?

• The Balfour Declaration

• The Hashemite Arrangement

• The Treaty of Versailles

• The Sykes-Picot Agreement

Which territory was not included in Palestine as per the British arrangement?

• Syria

• Trans-Jordan

• Iraq

• Lebanon

What was the role of the Hashemites in the British arrangement?

• They were given control over Lebanon

• They were expelled from the region

• They were compensated with Trans-Jordan and Iraq

• They were given control over Palestine

What did France receive in exchange for giving up its influence in Palestine?

• Control over Egypt

• Mandates in Lebanon and Syria

• Access to the Suez Canal

• Territory in Trans-Jordan

Which agreement required the British to negotiate with France regarding Palestine?

• The Treaty of Versailles

• The Balfour Declaration

• The Sykes-Picot Agreement

• The Anglo-French Agreement

What was the status of Palestinian identity in 1920?

• Dominant in the region

• Non-existent

• Strongly established

• Gradually forming

Which two religious groups were the Arabs in Palestine identified with in 1920?

• Muslims and Christians

• Christians and Druze

• Jews and Christians

• Muslims and Jews

What was a significant factor in the development of Palestinian nationalism?

• The influence of the Ottoman Empire

• The conflict with Zionists

• The British mandate

• The French mandate

When did the uniqueness of Palestinian consciousness begin to emerge?

• Before 1920

• During the Ottoman rule

• As a result of the conflict with Jews

• After World War II