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Hist 122: Key Historical and Religious Dynamics in the Middle East

Hist 122: Key Historical And Religious Dynamics In The Middle East

Explore the complexities of Middle Eastern conflicts and movements in this focused study. Covering the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Arab nationalism in Egypt, and Islamic fundamentalism in Iran, this assessment enhances...

Questions: 28 | Attempts: 10 | Last updated: Aug 4, 2025

Sample Question 1
What are some key events leading to the creation of the State of Israel?

-Ancient Kingdom of David (c. 1000 BC)-Roman Judea and Jewish Revolt (70 AD)-Jewish Diaspora and Pogroms-Zionism; Theodore Herzi-Recap: World War I (Balfour Declaration; "homeland"; Sevres Treaty; British Mandate in Palestine)-Recap: World War II (Holocaust)-Independence (1948)[Dome of the rock (Al Aqsa Mosque) and Wailing Wall]

Partition Plan of 1947 and Establishment of Two States Theory

Creation of United Nations and Jewish Settlements in Palestine

The Fall of the Ottoman Empire and Rise of Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Sample Question 2
What is the significance of the Western Wall/Wailing Wall and a Mosque?

-Western Wall/Wailing Wall: ancient Roman construction.-Mosque: place of pilgrimage for Hindus.

-Western/Wailing Wall: most sacred place in the world.-Mosque: religious site for Muslims; where Jesus was crucified/resurrected.

-Western Wall/Wailing Wall: located in Europe.-Mosque: burial site for Buddhist monks.

-Western Wall/Wailing Wall: commemorates a historic battle.-Mosque: site for Viking rituals.

Sample Question 3
What promise were Jews given by God according to their beliefs?

Promised by God to establish a powerful empire.

Promised by God eternal prosperity and wealth.

Promised by God to conquer the surrounding nations.

Promised by God to claim the holy land