The Oslo Accords (1993, Middle East) — Questions and answers

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What important event happened on the White House lawn on September 13, 1993?

Choices

  1. Yitzhak Rabin and Yasser Arafat shook hands. ✓
  2. A big celebration for a new friendship.
  3. The signing of a very old agreement.
  4. Two leaders met for the very first time.

Answer: Yitzhak Rabin and Yasser Arafat shook hands.

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According to Mahmoud Abbas, what is peace?

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  1. The absence of war.
  2. The presence of justice. ✓
  3. Making difficult choices.
  4. A meeting in Tunis.

Answer: The presence of justice.

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What did Faisal Husseini work tirelessly to do?

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  1. Build new homes in Jerusalem.
  2. Organize big community gatherings.
  3. Build trust between different communities. ✓
  4. Help leaders write new speeches.

Answer: Build trust between different communities.

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Who reminded Rabin that "Peace is made with enemies who become friends"?

Choices

  1. Charles De Gaulle
  2. Shimon Peres ✓
  3. The Israeli Foreign Minister
  4. Rabin himself

Answer: Shimon Peres

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Who stood as a witness to the historic handshake on the White House lawn?

Choices

  1. Yitzhak Rabin
  2. Yasser Arafat
  3. Bill Clinton ✓
  4. A secret negotiator

Answer: Bill Clinton

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What did the Oslo Accords grant to the Palestinians?

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  1. Full independence in all areas.
  2. Limited self-governance in specific areas. ✓
  3. A new army and navy.
  4. The chance to meet Yitzhak Rabin.

Answer: Limited self-governance in specific areas.

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What tragic event happened on November 4, 1995?

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  1. Shimon Peres became the new Prime Minister.
  2. Yitzhak Rabin was assassinated. ✓
  3. The Oslo peace process finally succeeded.
  4. Extremists decided to support peace.

Answer: Yitzhak Rabin was assassinated.

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What is a powerful reminder from the attempt of the Oslo Accords?

Choices

  1. Some conflicts can never be resolved.
  2. Handshakes on lawns are not important.
  3. Dialogue and compromise can help resolve difficult conflicts. ✓
  4. Only perfect peace is worth trying for.

Answer: Dialogue and compromise can help resolve difficult conflicts.

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