1. Arab-Israeli Conflict
A Map Study

2. Question #1
What color indicates the Ottoman Empire in 1914? What fraction is it of the original empire?

3. Question #2
The orange part of the Ottoman Empire is made up of the Arabs the British were making deals with. These Arab states are in capital letters. Name the Arab states that wanted to break away from the Empire. Note the location of Palestine. This is where the Jews were migrating to.

4. Question#3
When you look at the key to this map, what complications can you see in making this plan work?

5. Question #4
The Arab coalition of Egypt, Palestine, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria failed in their attempt to push the Israeli Jews into the Mediterranean Sea. What happened to the Palestinians as a result of this? Why?

6. Why is the Gulf of Aqaba important to Israel?
Question #5
Why is the Gulf of Aqaba important to Israel?

7. What lands did Israel gain in the 1967 War. From what countries
What lands did Israel gain in the 1967 War? From what countries? How are the areas Israel gained strategically important to Israel?
Question #6

8. Note the number of permanent Israeli settlement in these two occupied areas. What outside help will Israel need to move these Jews out of these areas?
Question #7