Middle East Conflict and Jerusalem

The video covers the historical context of Palestine, starting from its time under the Ottoman Empire, through the British Mandate, and the significant changes post-1948 Israeli independence. It discusses the displacement of Palestinians, territorial changes due to wars, and peace efforts. The video also highlights the construction of security measures like the security fence, demographic changes, and the religious significance of Jerusalem, which is home to sacred sites for Jews, Muslims, and Christians.

What was the status of Palestine before World War I?

• A British mandated territory

• Part of the Ottoman Empire

• An independent state

• A French colony

Which city became the capital of Israel after its independence in 1948?

• Jerusalem

• Tel Aviv

• Nazareth

• Haifa

What was a significant outcome of the 1948 Arab-Israeli War?

• Israel expanded its territory

• The United Nations took over Jerusalem

• Palestine gained independence

• The Ottoman Empire regained control

Which territories did Israel occupy during the Six-Day War in 1967?

• Gaza Strip, West Bank, and East Jerusalem

• Jordan and Syria

• Sinai Peninsula and Lebanon

• Saudi Arabia and Egypt

What was the purpose of the peace agreement between Israel and Egypt in 1979?

• To divide Jerusalem

• To return Sinai to Egypt

• To end the First Intifada

• To establish a Palestinian state

What was established in 1995 as part of the peace process?

• A new Palestinian state

• Permanent borders

• Transitory areas

• A unified Jerusalem

What was the purpose of the security fence built by Israel in 2003?

• To seal off the West Bank and Gaza Strip

• To connect Jewish settlements

• To divide East and West Jerusalem

• To protect religious sites

What demographic change occurred in Jerusalem by 1948?

• The population increased to 800,000

• The population was predominantly Christian

• The population decreased to 50,000

• The population was evenly split between Jews and Arabs

Which religious site is considered holy by both Jews and Muslims?

• The Wailing Wall

• The Dome of the Rock

• The Church of the Holy Sepulcher

• The Al-Aqsa Mosque

How is the Old City of Jerusalem divided?

• Into three sections: North, South, and Central

• Into five districts: Historical, Modern, Religious, Commercial, and Residential

• Into two halves: East and West

• Into four quarters: Jewish, Muslim, Christian, and Armenian