Arab-Israeli conflict Flashcards
Revise for PP2 (20 cards)
When did Jewish people first start living in the land claimed by both Arabs and Israelis?
Around 1500 BC.
In what century did Arabs begin living in the region?
Since the 7th century AD.
When did the Turkish Muslims take over the land?
In the 16th century.
What year was the McMahon Letter sent, and who was it sent to?
1915, sent to Emir Hussein, the sheriff of Mecca.
What year was the Balfour Declaration (letter to Lord Rothschild) sent?
1917.
When did the UN propose the partition plan for Palestine?
1947.
When did the Suez Crisis take place?
1956.
Who did the British promise an Arab state to in the McMahon Letter?
Emir Hussein.
Who received the 1917 letter promising a Jewish homeland?
Lord Rothschild.
Who was elected President of Egypt in 1956 and nationalised the Suez Canal?
President Nasser.
What region were both Jews and Arabs claiming as their homeland?
Palestine.
What two seas were involved in blocking Israel’s trade during the Suez Crisis?
The Suez Canal and the Red Sea.
Which countries previously controlled the Suez Canal before nationalisation?
Britain, France, and the US (through shareholders).
Which major international organisation proposed the partition of Palestine in 1947?
The United Nations (UN).
Which countries were angered by Egypt’s nationalisation of the Suez Canal?
Britain, France, and the US.
Why did the Holocaust increase Jewish support for a homeland?
Because many Jewish people felt they deserved safety and a permanent homeland after facing genocide.
How did Arabs feel after the UN partition plan and why?
They felt ignored and angry because they weren’t consulted, and only the Jewish side accepted the plan.
What economic impact did Egypt’s blockade have on Israel?
It blocked Israeli ships, threatening Israel’s trade and economy.
Why did both sides feel they had a rightful claim to the land?
Jews had ancient historical ties and religious links, while Arabs had lived there continuously since the 7th century and felt displaced.
Why did interference from foreign countries increase tensions in the region?
Conflicting promises to both sides (e.g. McMahon and Balfour letters) made each side feel betrayed and disregarded.
