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What was one reason both Jewish and Arab communities supported nationalist movements in the early 1900s?

A
They believed the land should be ruled only by religious leaders.
B
They wanted to foster improved relations throughout the former Ottoman Empire
C
They believed they had the right to govern themselves in a land they felt connected to.
D
They planned to build shared cities for all religious groups in the region.
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How did British promises during World War I cause tension?

A
Britain made conflicting promises to both Jewish and Arab people.
B
Britain promised Palestine to European nations after the war.
C
Britain promised to return land to the Ottoman Empire.
D
Britain made promises to give Jordan and Egypt control over Palestine.
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Why did the 1917 Balfour Declaration become a source of disagreement?

A
It called for a complete ban on immigration to Palestine.​
B
It supported full independence for all Arab countries.​
C
It demanded that Israel return the Sinai Peninsula to Egypt.​
D
It supported a Jewish homeland in Palestine, where Arabs also lived.
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What did the United Nations propose in 1947 to address the conflict over Palestine?

A
giving all of Palestine to Arab nations
B
dividing the land into separate Jewish and Arab states
C
giving Jewish Zionists control over the land
D
creating a single government led by Britain
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Why is Foreign Minister Eban giving this statement?

A
to convince the members of the United Nations that Egypt had taken the first shot
B
to persuade the United Nations to permit Israel to establish a homeland in Palestine
C
to explain why Israel was justified in attacking the Egyptian forces
D
to assure the United Nations that Israel only intended to do battle for four more days
8

What reason does Arafat give for the Palestinian uprising against Israel?

A
to end Israel's occupation
B
to prevent any Jewish or Arab bloodshed
C
to negotiate new borders for Palestine
D
to call attention to Palestinian poverty
10

Which statement best describes the outcome of the Oslo Accords?

A
The US became the official peace adviser to Israel and the PLO.
B
Israel promised to allow Palestinians self-rule in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank.
C
The agreements required Israel and Palestinians to exchange land
D
The agreements called for the surrender of Palestinian Arabs.
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What are some challenges of studying the Arab-Israeli conflict while it is still happening? Choose three correct answers.

A
Historians rarely revise accounts or statements.
B
New events are always unfolding and may change the story.
C
Different sources often disagree on key facts.
D
Journalists consistently apply strict fact-checking to eliminate all bias.
E
People's personal feelings can affect how the story is told.

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