And Then There Was Israel

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. Who is the Austrian Jew who is considered the father of modern Zionism? Answer: (Last name only)

2. In 1917, the British Foreign Secretary signed the Balfour Declaration. What did this declaration support? Preserving Palestine for the Arab majority Establishment of Jewish Homeland in Palestine Establishing two independent states - one for Jews and one for Arabs Strict quotas on the number of Jews allowed to enter Palestine

3. In 1939, Britain issued a "White Paper". Which of the following did it *not* do? Limit the ability of Jews to conduct trade in Palestine Limit the ability of Jews to purchase land in Palestine Impose strict quotas on Jewish immigration to Palestine Declare that Britain considered its obligation to Zionism fulfilled

4. What was Haganah? Organization dedicated to smuggling Jews out of Europe during the Holocaust Jewish paramilitary organization in Palestine Diplomatic body negotiating with the British A religious group

5. By 1945, Muslims made up what percentage of the British Mandate of Palestine? 70 90 80 60

6. In 1947, the UN passed a partition plan establishing the state of Israel. Thirteen countries voted against the plan. Which of the following did *not* vote against creation of Israel? Greece Philippines India Cuba

7. When was the State of Israel declared? June 24, 1948 December 31, 1947 January 1, 1948 May 14, 1948

8. Israel adopted a constitution within a year of its creation. True False

9. In 1949, Israel signed separate armistice agreements with four nations. Which of the following was *not* one of them. Egypt Syria Iraq Lebanon

10. At the start of the Arab-Israeli war of 1948, Field Marshal Montgomery voiced a popular opinion that Israel would last how long? Two months Two years Two weeks Two thousand years