Southwest Asia History

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  1. 4. Jews believe the land of Israel is rightfully theirs because it was promised to them by who?
  2. 6. To divide something into parts, like land in Middle East after WWI.
  3. 9. This country was founded in 1948 to give Jewish people their own nation.
  4. 10. This agreement, made by Britain and France, led to the partitioning of the Middle East (2 words, no spaces or dashes).
  5. 11. This organization authorized the creation of Israel (2 words, no spaces or dashes).
  6. 12. Land that is occupied and ruled by a specific group of people. Several groups in Southwest Asia seek one of these.
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  1. 1. This nationalist movement pushed for the development of a Jewish nation.
  2. 2. The West Bank and Gaza Strip make up this region in the Middle East.
  3. 3. This city, located in both Israel and the West Bank, is considered Holy to Islam, Judaism, and Christianity.
  4. 5. This Empire controlled most of SW Asia before WWI.
  5. 7. A person seeking a safe place after being forced to flee their home. They are often escaping violence or war.
  6. 8. Extreme pride in being a part of one's country.