Test Questions and Answers 2023 - Conflicts in the Middle
East
What is one factor that has led to increased conflict and division in some areas in
the Middle East?
the growth of radical Islamic fundamentalism.
Which event was a root cause of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?
Arab rejection of the UN Partition Plan
Why did Sunni control of government in Iraq create tension in that country?
The Sunni's did NOT share power with the other groups in Iraq.
What is one reason that peace between Israel and the Palestinians has been so
difficult to achieve?
Both Israel and the Palestinians claim Jerusalem as their capital.
What is one way in which the Israeli-Palestinian conflict affected Lebanon?
The INFLUX of Palestinian refugees contributed to the unrest in Lebanon.
What is one ongoing obstacle to peace between Israel and Palestinian Arabs?
Palestinian refugees want to RETURN to the land they left in Israel.
Which statement best describes efforts to achieve peace between Arabs and
Israeli's?
The parties continue to negotiate but CONFLICT over key issues makes peace elusive.
Which description best characterizes attempts to make peace between the Syrian
government and rebel groups during the Syrian civil war?
Conflict among rebel groups and the government of Syria interfered with international
efforts to make peace.
Why did the formation of Israel in 1948 lead to war? (11)
Arabs did NOT agree to the partition of the Palestine mandate.
Which common problem in Tunisia and Egypt led to Arab Spring
Frustration with dictatorships
Which attribute characterized the theocracy in Iran
Strict Islamic rules
Which event launched the Islamic Revolution in Iran?
the overthrow of the Shah by Islamic activists
What did Egypt gain for making peace with Israel?
Return of the Sinai Peninsula
Which location remains a point of conflict for the Israeli's and Palestinians?
Jerusalem
Which professed goal do ISIL militants in Syria and Iraq have?
Establishment of an Islamic state
How did Arab nations respond to the creation of Israel?
They engaged in FOUR wars against Israel
Which of the following events led to the displacement of many Palestinians?
the Arab rejection of the two state solution
What movement is described by the passage "People all over the Arab world feel
a sense of pride in shaking off decades of cowed passivity under dictatorships
that ruled with no deference to popular wishes"
East
What is one factor that has led to increased conflict and division in some areas in
the Middle East?
the growth of radical Islamic fundamentalism.
Which event was a root cause of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?
Arab rejection of the UN Partition Plan
Why did Sunni control of government in Iraq create tension in that country?
The Sunni's did NOT share power with the other groups in Iraq.
What is one reason that peace between Israel and the Palestinians has been so
difficult to achieve?
Both Israel and the Palestinians claim Jerusalem as their capital.
What is one way in which the Israeli-Palestinian conflict affected Lebanon?
The INFLUX of Palestinian refugees contributed to the unrest in Lebanon.
What is one ongoing obstacle to peace between Israel and Palestinian Arabs?
Palestinian refugees want to RETURN to the land they left in Israel.
Which statement best describes efforts to achieve peace between Arabs and
Israeli's?
The parties continue to negotiate but CONFLICT over key issues makes peace elusive.
Which description best characterizes attempts to make peace between the Syrian
government and rebel groups during the Syrian civil war?
Conflict among rebel groups and the government of Syria interfered with international
efforts to make peace.
Why did the formation of Israel in 1948 lead to war? (11)
Arabs did NOT agree to the partition of the Palestine mandate.
Which common problem in Tunisia and Egypt led to Arab Spring
Frustration with dictatorships
Which attribute characterized the theocracy in Iran
Strict Islamic rules
Which event launched the Islamic Revolution in Iran?
the overthrow of the Shah by Islamic activists
What did Egypt gain for making peace with Israel?
Return of the Sinai Peninsula
Which location remains a point of conflict for the Israeli's and Palestinians?
Jerusalem
Which professed goal do ISIL militants in Syria and Iraq have?
Establishment of an Islamic state
How did Arab nations respond to the creation of Israel?
They engaged in FOUR wars against Israel
Which of the following events led to the displacement of many Palestinians?
the Arab rejection of the two state solution
What movement is described by the passage "People all over the Arab world feel
a sense of pride in shaking off decades of cowed passivity under dictatorships
that ruled with no deference to popular wishes"
