Question 1

The British white paper of 1939 ________.

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A)   lifted all restrictions on Jewish immigration into Palestine
B)   pleased the Zionists and accelerated Jewish immigration to Palestine
C)   harmed Arab interests immensely
D)   reassured the Zionists about British intentions on a Jewish state
E)   severely restricted Jewish immigration into PalestineF) A) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 2

________ won the 2006 Palestinian Authority elections and took control of the Gaza Strip.

Accepted Answer

A)   Fatah
B)   Yasser Arafat
C)   Hamas
D)   The Muslim Brotherhood
E)   The Palestinian Liberation OrganizationF) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 3

The Arab-Israeli war of 1948 ended with ________.

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A)   all Arab countries defeated
B)   Israel defeated
C)   all Arab countries defeated except Egypt
D)   all Arab countries defeated except Jordan
E)   Palestinian-controlled territory expandedF) A) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 4

Discuss the various Arab-Israeli wars in the context of competing national interests. Also, how did a bipolar Cold War environment influence these wars, their onset, and their outcomes? Discuss at least two Arab-Israeli wars in your answer.

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The Arab-Israeli wars were a series of conflicts between the State of Israel and various Arab states, primarily Egypt, Jordan, and Syria, with competing national interests at the core of the conflicts. The primary national interest for Israel was the security and survival of the Jewish state, while the Arab states sought to reclaim territory and assert their dominance in the region.

The first Arab-Israeli war, known as the 1948 Arab-Israeli War or the War of Independence, was sparked by the declaration of the State of Israel in 1948. The competing national interests in this conflict were the establishment and recognition of a Jewish state by Israel, and the rejection of this by the Arab states who sought to prevent the creation of Israel and reclaim the territory for themselves. The Cold War environment influenced this war as the United States supported Israel, while the Soviet Union supported the Arab states, leading to a proxy conflict between the two superpowers. The outcome of this war was the establishment of the State of Israel and the displacement of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians, setting the stage for future conflicts.

The Six-Day War in 1967 was another significant Arab-Israeli conflict, with competing national interests at play. Israel sought to preemptively strike its Arab neighbors to prevent an attack on its territory, while the Arab states sought to reclaim territory lost in the 1948 war and assert their dominance in the region. The Cold War environment influenced this war as well, with the United States providing military and diplomatic support to Israel, while the Soviet Union supported the Arab states. The outcome of this war was a decisive Israeli victory, resulting in the occupation of the Sinai Peninsula, the West Bank, and the Golan Heights, further exacerbating the Arab-Israeli conflict.

In conclusion, the Arab-Israeli wars were driven by competing national interests, with the Cold War environment influencing the onset and outcomes of these conflicts. The superpower rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union led to military and diplomatic support for the respective sides, intensifying the conflicts and shaping their outcomes. These wars have had a lasting impact on the region, contributing to ongoing tensions and conflicts between Israel and its Arab neighbors.

Question 5

What event made the 1978 Camp David talks-the first attempt at Arab-Israeli peace-possible?

Accepted Answer

A)   Jordan's defeat in the Six Day War
B)   Syria's defeat in the 1973 October War
C)   Egypt's success in the 1973 October War
D)   Egypt's success in the Six Day War
E)   Israel's victory in the 1967 WarF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 6

Just before World War I, Arabs sought self-rule within the Ottoman Empire but Istanbul refused, thus turning the Arabs toward the British.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Discuss the factors that led to bloody intifadas. What role did the extremist parties and militant groups play in the Arab-Israeli conflict? Discuss the diplomacy that the United States has practiced during this conflict.

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Question 8

________ was primarily responsible for the growth of Palestinian nationalism at a time when Palestinians felt unwanted with no national home of their own.

Accepted Answer

A)   Anwar Sadat
B)   Yasser Arafat
C)   Abdul Nasser
D)   Henry McMahon
E)   Sharif HusseinF) A) and B)
G) A) and C) B

Question 9

The majority (four)  of Arab-Israeli wars were triggered by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   terrorist attacks
B)   the Holocaust
C)   an authoritarian police state
D)   peace negotiations
E)   annexation of territoryF) C) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 10

Israel's de facto annexation of the West Bank has stabilized the region and promoted peace.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which Arab-Israeli war was fought largely in pursuit of British and French national interests?

Accepted Answer

A)   the 1948 war
B)   the 1956 war
C)   the 1967 war
D)   the Six Day War
E)   the 1973 warF) B) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 12

Henry Kissinger's belief in what theory of international relations led to his decision to stall weapons resupply to Israel in the 1973 War?

Accepted Answer

A)   power preponderance theory
B)   hegemonic stability theory
C)   balance of power theory
D)   power transition theory
E)   realismF) None of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 13

The ________ represents the quasi-government of Palestine.

Accepted Answer

A)  Palestinian Authority
B)   Fatah
C)   Hamas
D)   Hezbollah
E)   PLOF) A) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 14

The Nazi genocide of Jews is referred to as the ________

Accepted Answer

A)   Haganah
B)   Suez Crisis
C)   Six Day War
D)   Holocaust
E)   MidEast WarF) B) and E)
G) A) and B) D

Question 15

An Arab awakening in the mid-nineteenth century began with ________ in Lebanon, much of it led by Arab Christians.

Accepted Answer

A)   the Arab-Jewish war
B)   a mandate
C)   a literary revival
D)   the Holocaust
E)   the Sinai CampaignF) B) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 16

In 1939, Britain issued a white paper that betrayed Arabs by restricting their immigration to Palestine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The 1947 UN plan for partitioning Palestine was opposed by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   the United States
B)   the Soviet Union
C)   the United States and the British
D)   all Middle Eastern countries
E)   IsraelF) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 18

Zionists have always been religious, while also being nationalists.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The ________ claims to be the only Arab force to have ever beaten the Israelis in the Arab-Israeli wars.

Accepted Answer

A)   Fatah
B)   Hezbollah
C)   Hamas
D)   Muslim Brotherhood
E)   Palestinian AuthorityF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 20

The emotional power of nationalism is best epitomized by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   absolutist monarchs who tried to replace local with national consciousness
B)   administering different peoples as one unit
C)   imperial powers utilizing a divide-and-conquer strategy in their colonies
D)   the French Revolution
E)   the American RevolutionF) B) and C)
G) None of the above

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