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What was a main goal of the first intifada (1987–1993)?

A
to encourage more Israeli settlements
B
to seek out peace treaties with Egypt
C
to promote Palestinian independence
D
to expand the PLO into new countries
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Why do Palestinians refer to the events of 1948 as the Nakba?

A
It was the first time they had voted in an election.
B
It marked the formation of the Palestinian Authority.
C
It led to the displacement of many Palestinians.
D
It celebrated peace and the equal sharing of land.
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What makes Hamas different from the PLO?

A
Hamas supports peaceful negotiations with Israel.
B
Hamas is recognized as a terrorist group by many nations.
C
Hamas was founded by Jewish settlers in the West Bank.
D
Hamas and Arab nations work together as one political group.
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How did kibbutzim contribute to Jewish nationalism in Palestine?

A
They were military bases for fighting the British.
B
They created a way to train Jewish leaders in Europe.
C
They helped grow communities and supported settlement.
D
They prevented Arab families from entering cities.
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What was a main goal of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) when it was formed in 1964?

A
to support the creation of the State of Israel
B
to work with Israel to create new settlements
C
to form a Palestinian state through armed struggle
D
to help Jewish refugees return to European countries
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How did the British mandate affect the region of Palestine after World War I?

A
It created equal governments for both Arab and Jewish people.
B
It granted immediate independence to Arab and Jewish people.
C
It required all Jewish people to leave the region of Palestine.
D
It gave Britain control and delayed independence movements.
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What major change happened to the PLO in the 1990s?

A
It became part of the Israeli government.
B
It was replaced by the organization Hamas.
C
It gave up on creating a Palestinian state.
D
It focused more on peace and diplomacy.
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Why did Jewish immigration to Palestine increase during and after World War II?

A
Jewish people were fleeing Nazi violence and persecution.
B
Europe encouraged Jewish people to move to the region.
C
Many Jewish people wanted to support Arab independence.
D
The Ottoman Empire invited Jewish people to settle there.
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What was one outcome of the 1967 Six-Day War?

A
Arab nations signed a peace treaty with Israel.
B
Israel lost control of Gaza and the West Bank
C
The United Nations created new Israeli borders.
D
Israel gained control of several important territories.
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What is a clue that a source may be biased?

A
It uses neutral and balanced language.
B
It has been published by multiple outlets.
C
It provides sources and citations.
D
It includes only one side of an issue.
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What is the main purpose of a fact-checking website?

A
to provide entertainment and commentary
B
to confirm opinions and personal beliefs
C
to sell products through online ads
D
to verify claims and identify bias

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