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Question 5 • HHS MA-World History II B-CR

Which event initiated the Yom Kippur/Ramadan War?

Answer
A
Arab nations cut off American oil supplies.
B
Israeli troops advanced across the Suez Canal.
C
Israel launched attacks against Egypt and Syria.
D
Egypt and Syria launched a surprise attack against Israel.

Explanation

The war began on October 6, 1973, when Egypt and Syria launched a surprise attack against Israel on Yom Kippur, the Jewish holy day that coincided with Ramadan. The attack initiated the conflict, so the correct choice is “Egypt and Syria launched a surprise attack against Israel.”

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