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Historical Turning Points: Kristallnacht and the Birth of Israel

As we watch "Days that Shook the World", take notes on the events that occur. Use the notes to then respond to the questions.

Question 1

Multiple choice

What was Kristallnacht also known as?

Question 2

Multiple choice

When did Kristallnacht occur?

Question 3

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Which event is considered the foundation date for the modern State of Israel?

Question 4

Multiple choice

What was the immediate cause of Kristallnacht?

Question 5

Multiple choice

Who was the first Prime Minister of Israel?

Question 6

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Kristallnacht targeted the homes, businesses, and synagogues of which group?

Question 7

Multiple choice

What was the British government's policy towards Jewish immigration to Palestine during the 1930s and 1940s?

Question 8

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What international body approved the plan for the partition of Palestine in 1947?

Question 9

Multiple choice

In response to Kristallnacht, many Jews sought to flee Germany. Which country's embassy in Vienna issued thousands of visas to Jewish refugees?

Question 10

Multiple choice

Which war immediately followed the declaration of the State of Israel in 1948?

Question 11

Multiple choice

What was the main consequence of Kristallnacht for the Jewish community in Germany?

Question 12

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Which of the following was NOT a result of the 1947 UN Partition Plan for Palestine?

Question 13

Multiple choice

How did the international community react to Kristallnacht?

Question 14

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Which document, issued by the British government, expressed support for a 'national home for the Jewish people' in Palestine?

Question 15

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What was the main goal of Zionist movements in the late 19th and early 20th centuries?

Question 16

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Which country played a key role in the establishment and recognition of the State of Israel?

Question 17

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What was the fate of many synagogues in Germany during Kristallnacht?

Question 18

Multiple choice

Which of the following was a consequence of the Arab-Israeli War of 1948-1949?

Question 19

Multiple choice

How did the Jewish community in Palestine primarily respond to the UN Partition Plan?

Question 20

Multiple choice

What was the broader historical context in which Kristallnacht took place?

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