2.2 Golan Heights

Question 0

When was the Golan Heights first occupied and administered?

Answer 0

1967

Question 1

What is the internationally recognised territory of the Golan Heights?

Answer 1

Syrian Territory

Question 2

Which three countries do the Golan Heights border?

Answer 2

Israel, Jordan and Lebanon

Question 3

What did Israel and Syria sign in 1974 over the territory lines of the Golan Heights?

Answer 3

An armistice (a truce) in 1974 with an UN observer force in place on the ceasefire line

Question 4

What is the name of the capital of Syria?

Answer 4

Damascus

Question 5

Rainwater from the Golan’s catchment feeds into which river?

Answer 5

The Jordan River which borders Israel, Palestine and Jordan.

The area provides a third of Israel’s water supply.

Question 6

Which country began pumping an operating system which diverts water from the Sea of Galilee to the National Water Carrier, in 1964?

Answer 6

Israel

Question 7

How long did the war of the Arab- Israeli conflict in 1967 last for?

Answer 7

Six days (The Six- Day War)

Question 8

Who controls building the dams?

Answer 8

Israel.

Israel controls the Sea of Galilee and the National Water Carrier project.

Question 9

How much of the original water supply does Syria receive?

Answer 9

Syria receives 25% of the original supply.