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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 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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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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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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Why should you compare multiple perspectives when reading about a conflict?

A
to confuse yourself with too much information
B
to support only one side of an issue
C
to make a quick decision without research
D
to form a fair and thoughtful understanding
6

What does historical thinking help you do when reading current events?

A
question, contextualize, and compare sources
B
ignore past events so that you can stay neutral
C
accept social media posts as truth
D
focus only on emotional reactions
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What was one effect of the 2023 Hamas attack?

A
It led to a permanent ceasefire.
B
It marked the start of the second intifada.
C
It caused Israel to launch counterattacks.
D
It ended the violence in Gaza.
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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 one way Israeli and Palestinian groups have worked to promote peace?

A
by banning contact between the two communities
B
by creating bilingual schools and joint organizations
C
by building large border walls throughout the region
D
by working to form a single national government

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