Humanities contested borders Unit: Isreal and Palestine

"Define 'Nation' in the context of political science."

"A nation is a large group of people who share a common language, culture, ethnicity, or historical experience, often forming a distinct community."

"Explain the concept of a 'Nation-state'."

"A nation-state is a political entity characterized by a defined territory, a permanent population, a government, and the capacity to enter into relations with other states, where the political boundaries coincide with the cultural boundaries of a nation."

"Describe the term 'Nationality'."

"Nationality refers to the legal relationship between an individual and a state, often signifying membership in a nation and the rights and duties that come with it."

"What is 'Nationalism' and its significance?"

"Nationalism is a political ideology that emphasizes the interests and culture of a particular nation, often advocating for self-governance and independence from foreign influence."

"Define 'Colonialism'."

"Colonialism is the practice of acquiring full or partial control over another country, occupying it with settlers, and exploiting it economically."

"Explain the concept of 'Ethnicity'."

"Ethnicity refers to shared cultural traits, such as language, religion, and customs, that distinguish one group of people from another."

"Describe the term 'Anti-Semitism'."

"Anti-Semitism is prejudice against, hatred of, or discrimination against Jews, often manifesting in social, political, and economic forms."

"What are 'Pogroms'?"

"Pogroms are violent riots aimed at the massacre or persecution of a particular ethnic or religious group, particularly Jews in Eastern Europe."

"Define 'Zionism'."

"Zionism is a nationalist movement that supports the re-establishment of a Jewish homeland in the territory defined as the historic Land of Israel."

"Explain the significance of the 'Hussein-McMahon letters'."

"The Hussein-McMahon letters were a series of correspondence during World War I in which the British promised Arab leaders independence in exchange for their support against the Ottoman Empire."

"Describe the 'Sykes-Picot agreement'."

"The Sykes-Picot agreement was a secret 1916 agreement between Britain and France that divided the Ottoman Empire's Arab provinces into zones of influence."

"What is the 'Balfour Declaration'?"

"The Balfour Declaration was a 1917 statement by the British government expressing support for the establishment of a 'national home for the Jewish people' in Palestine."

"Define 'National self-determination'."

"National self-determination is the principle that a nation has the right to determine its own statehood and governance without external interference."

"Explain the role of the 'King-Crane Commission'."

"The King-Crane Commission was a 1919 investigation by the United States into the wishes of the people in the former Ottoman Empire regarding their political future after World War I."

"Describe the 'Haganah'."

"The Haganah was a Jewish paramilitary organization in British Mandate Palestine, established to defend Jewish communities and later played a key role in the establishment of the State of Israel."

"What was 'Lehi'?"

"Lehi, also known as the Stern Gang, was a Jewish paramilitary organization in Mandatory Palestine that operated in the 1940s, advocating for armed struggle against British rule."

"Define 'Mandate' in the context of the League of Nations."

"A mandate was a legal status for certain territories transferred from the control of one country to another by the League of Nations, intended to prepare them for self-governance."

"Explain the 'UNSCOP Partition Plan'."

"The UNSCOP Partition Plan was a 1947 proposal by the United Nations to partition Palestine into separate Jewish and Arab states, leading to the establishment of Israel."

"Describe the role of the 'Arab Higher Committee'."

"The Arab Higher Committee was a political organization representing Palestinian Arabs, formed in 1936 to oppose Jewish immigration and advocate for Arab rights."

"What is the 'European Jewish Diaspora'?"

"The European Jewish Diaspora refers to the communities of Jews living outside of Israel, particularly in Europe, often resulting from historical migrations and expulsions."