Section 2 Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
Potash
A
a mineral used in explosives and fertilizer
2
Q
Drip irrigation
A
precisely controlled amounts of water drip directly onto plants from pipes, thus preserving precious water resources in dry areas
3
Q
Palestine reestablished
A
Israel and PLO agreement in 1993 - Israel withdrew
4
Q
Intifada
A
shaking off
5
Q
Cultures in Israel
A
80% Jewish: Ashkenzi and Shephardic
20% Arab: Christians Muslims and Druzes
6
Q
Shephardic Jews
A
immigrated after 1948, unskilled workers, made less money
7
Q
Druzes
A
independent people who broke from Islam in the 11th century and live in northern israel
8
Q
Military
A
Arabs cannot serve in the military - do not gain benefits that are granted to veterans
