Voice of the Arabs Flashcards
1
Q
What was voice of the Arabs?
A
The Arab world’s biggest radio station, broadcast from Cairo.
2
Q
What was Nasser’s aim?
A
To preserve the power of Egypt, via the power of the radio
3
Q
Why did the voice of the Arabs cause Arab Nationalism become a strong unifying movement?
A
Appealed to Arabs everywhere
Heart of Arab politics
4
Q
What did Nasser’s opposition to the West achieve?
A
Won lots of support
Stopped Jordan, Lebanon and Syria from joining the Baghdad Pact
5
Q
What was Egypt’s opposition seen as
A
Main contributor in 1950’s for rise in Arab Nationalism.
