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Why is studying current conflicts sometimes difficult?

A
Most sources are already proven to be wrong.
B
Some issues are still unfolding and uncertain.
C
People do not care about current events.
D
There are no sources available for research.
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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 happened to many Jewish people living in Arab countries after Israel was founded?

A
They formed alliances with the Palestine Liberation Organization.
B
They faced violence and were forced to leave their homes.
C
They were welcomed and given land in other Arab nations
D
They moved to the region of Palestine to protest the State of Israel.
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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 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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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 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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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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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
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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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