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Question 1 (1 point)
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November 2nd, 1917

Dear Lord Rothschild,

I have much pleasure in conveying to you. on behalf of His Majesty's Government, the following declaration of sympathy with Jewish Zionist aspirations which has been submitted to, and approved by, the Cabinet

His Majesty's Government view with favour the establishment in Palestine of a national home for the Jewish people, and will use their best endeavors to facilitate the achievement of this object, it being clearly understood that nothing shall be done which may prejudice the civil and religious rights of existing non-Jewish communities in Palestine or the rights and political status enjoyed by Jews in any other country.

I should be grateful if you would bring this declaration to the knowledge of the Zionist Federation.

Yours sincerely,

Arthur James Balfour


Source: Balfour Declaration, 1917

According to the Balfour Declaration, what support is Britain offering to the Jewish people in 1917?

Question 1 options:

Nuclear Weapons


A Zion (Jewish) Embassy in London


Establish a home for Jewish people in Palestine


Establish military bases in Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria

Question 2 (1 point)
The image consists of two main sections: a map and a text box. Map: United Nations' Partition Plan, 1947 Geographical Layout: The map shows the proposed partition of Palestine in 1947. It includes the territories of modern-day Israel, the West Bank, Gaza Strip, and surrounding countries like Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and Egypt. Color Coding: Arab Areas: Shaded in a light color. Jewish State: Shaded in a darker color. International Zone of Jerusalem: Marked with diagonal lines. Key Locations: Cities such as Haifa, Tel Aviv, Jaffa, Jerusalem, and Bethlehem are marked. Scale and Direction: Includes a scale for distance and a north arrow for orientation. Text Box: Historical Context: Describes the chronic unrest between native Arabs and Jewish immigrants, exacerbated by the influx of Jews fleeing Nazi persecution during World War II. UN Proposal: The UN suggested a partition to create separate Jewish and Arab states. The Arab Higher Committee rejected this, while the Jewish Agency accepted it. Partition Plan Details: Proposed to allocate 56.47% of the land to the Jewish state and 43.53% to the Arab state, with Jerusalem as an international zone. Voting Outcome: On November 29, 1947, the UN General Assembly voted for the partition, with 33 in favor, 13 against, and 10 abstentions. The plan was not implemented due to rejection by the Palestinians. Sources: Information is attributed to BBC News and a textbook by Peter N. Stearns et al., "World Civilizations: The Global Experience."


According to the BBC News, what is one (or more) reason(s) for the recommendation for the division of Palestine?

Question 2 options:

A. Palestinians (Arab Muslims) and Jews are in conflict over the ownership of land.


B. The United Nations caused war between Jordanians and Palestinians


C. Jewish refugees from Nazi Europe had nowhere to go after WW II


A and B


A and C

Question 3 (1 point)
The image is a map illustrating the United Nations' Partition Plan for Palestine in 1947. It shows the proposed division of the region into separate Jewish and Arab states, along with an international zone for Jerusalem. Key features of the map include: Geographical Boundaries: The map outlines the borders of the proposed Jewish and Arab states, as well as the international zone for Jerusalem. It is bordered by Lebanon to the north, Syria to the northeast, Jordan to the east, and Egypt to the southwest. The Mediterranean Sea lies to the west. Areas Designated: Jewish State: Marked with horizontal stripes. Arab Areas: Shaded in gray. International Zone of Jerusalem: Indicated with a black dot. Cities and Regions: Major cities and regions are labeled, including Tel Aviv, Jaffa, Haifa, Nablus, Ramallah, Hebron, Bethlehem, and Gaza. The Negev desert is also marked. Scale and Orientation: A scale is provided, showing distances in miles and kilometers. The map is oriented with north at the top. Source Information: The map is sourced from "World Civilizations: The Global Experience" by Peter N. Stearns et al., published by Pearson Longman in 2006 (adapted).


Based on the borders shown on the map, what problems could result from the United Nations' decision to partition this land? Mark all that apply.

Question 3 options:

Disputes over land ownership going back thousands of years.


Political representation and conflict


Religious conflict


Economic fainess (access to trade and resources)

Question 4 (1 point)
Based on the chart, what is one result of the failure of the United Nations' decision to partition the land in 1947?

Events in the Israeli-Palestinian Region

1948-1950

1948

Israel declares itself an independent country:
War breaks out.
United Nations efforts to bring about peace fail.
United Nations Resolution 190 includes a provision that would allow refugees wishing to
return to their homes and live in peace he allowed
to do so at the earliest practical date and
compensation should be paid for the property of those choosing not to return. [Although the
resolution has been voted on numerous times

it has never been implemented.]

1949

Armistice agreements signed between Israel and Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan and Syria.
West Bank is under Jordanian rule.
Gaza Strip is under Egyptian occupation.
1950

West Bank including East Jerusalem is annexed by the Kingdom of Jordan.
Source: Based on the Avalon Project at Yale Law School and the Jewish Virtual Library

Question 4 options:

Jordan & Egypt claim/occupy land in the newly established country of Israel


Egypt claims land meant for Palestinians in Syria


Syria attacks Bethlehem and Jerusalem


Lebanon has a Civil War and South Lebanon takes over Israel

Question 5 (1 point)
What is the best title for this graphic?

Flowchart of members and background actions related to the Arab-Israeli conflict. Transcribed Text: Members: Jordan Syria Yemen Egypt Lebanon Iraq Saudi Arabia Background: Formed in 1945 in opposition to the United Nations’ plan to partition Palestine They promote Palestinian Arab causes They coordinated an embargo (boycott) of Israel They coordinated an invasion which caused the Arab Israeli War They reject the existence of Israel


Question 5 options:

Palestinian Liberation Organization


Middle Eastern Liberation League


Arab League


Anti-Israel Organization

Answer 1

Here are the answers to your questions based on the provided material:

**Question 1:** According to the Balfour Declaration, what support is Britain offering to the Jewish people in 1917?
**Answer:** Establish a home for Jewish people in Palestine

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**Question 2:** According to the BBC News, what is one (or more) reason(s) for the recommendation for the division of Palestine?
**Answer:** A and C
(A. Palestinians (Arab Muslims) and Jews are in conflict over the ownership of land. C. Jewish refugees from Nazi Europe had nowhere to go after WW II)

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**Question 3:** Based on the borders shown on the map, what problems could result from the United Nations' decision to partition this land? Mark all that apply.
**Answer:**
- Disputes over land ownership going back thousands of years.
- Political representation and conflict
- Religious conflict
- Economic fairness (access to trade and resources)

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**Question 4:** Based on the chart, what is one result of the failure of the United Nations' decision to partition the land in 1947?
**Answer:** Jordan & Egypt claim/occupy land in the newly established country of Israel

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**Question 5:** What is the best title for this graphic?
**Answer:** Arab League

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