A. Georgy Zarubin
B. Andrey Karlov
C. Yuri Ryzhov
D. Mevlut Mert Altintas
Correct Answer: B. Andrey Karlov
Veteran diplomat Andrei Karlov was shot nine times in the back by off-duty Turkish policeman Mevlut Mert Altintas at the opening of an exhibition of Russian photography on December 19, 2016.
A. Afghanistan
B. India
C. Iran
D. Pakistan
Correct Answer: D. Pakistan
The comprehensive joint exercise “2016 Raad ul Barq – Strike of thunder” has been conducted by the Pakistan Army and Pakistan Air Force in Khairpur Tamewali firing range of Cholistan desert, near the Indo-Pak border, to showcase the combat readiness of the country’s defense line with live firepower demonstration using heavy artillery fighter jets and air defense weapons.
A. Addressing challenges, achieving prosperity
B. E-connectivity for prosperity
C. Peace: Priority for all
D. Connect world with harmony
Correct Answer: A. Addressing challenges, achieving prosperity
A. Donald Trump
B. Mark Zuckerberg
C. Narendra Modi
D. Hillary Clinton
Correct Answer: A. Donald Trump
A. Yasser Arafat
B. Ismail Haniyeh
C. Khalid Meshaal
D. None of these
Correct Answer: D. None of these
Sheikh Ahmed Ismail Hassan Yassin (1937 – 22 March 2004) was a founder of Hamas, a Palestinian paramilitary organization and political party. Yassin also served as the spiritual leader of the organization. Hamas gained popularity in Palestinian society by establishing hospitals, education systems, libraries, and other services Yassin, a quadriplegic who was nearly blind, had used a wheelchair since a sporting accident at the age of 12. He was assassinated when an Israeli helicopter gunship fired a missile at him as he was being wheeled from early morning prayers. His killing, in an attack that claimed the lives of both his bodyguards and nine bystanders, precipitated both criticism and praise of Israel, and many observers suggested that the act would negatively impact the peace process. 200,000 Palestinians attended his funeral procession.
A. Leaders of the modern state of Israel
B. Scientist who developed better methods of discovering oil
C. Clergy who supported Islamic Fundamentalism
D. Egyptian presidents who encouraged peace with Israel
Correct Answer: A. Leaders of the modern state of Israel
All three people were Prime Minister of Israel at one time
A. Grant control of part of the West Bank and Gaza Strip to the Palestinians
B. Support the United States—led Allied Coalition during the Persian Gulf War
C. Support the Camp David accords
D. Oppose Islamic fundamentalist rule in Iran
A. Grant control of part of the West Bank and Gaza Strip to the Palestinians
In the 1990s, Israel has slowly granted the Palestinians more land and self-rule as a step in the peace-making process. This has caused discontent among many Israelis.
A. Ownership and operation of the Suez Canal
B. Control of the Arabian Peninsula
C. Representation of Palestinian Arabs and Israelis
D. Land and civil rights for Palestinian Arabs
Correct Answer: D. Land and civil rights for Palestinian Arabs
A. Nationalism was no longer a force in Middle Eastern politics
B.The differences between Shi’ite and Sunni Moslems had been settled
C. Former enemies were able to negotiate
D. The Soviet Union dominated Middle Eastern affairs
Correct Answer: C. Former enemies were able to negotiate
The Camp David Accords was the first peace treaty ever signed by Israel and an Arab nation. It ended the state of war between Israel and Egypt.
A. Islamic Fundamentalism and Orthodox Judaism
B. Arab socialism and Israeli capitalism
C. Arab nationalism and Jewish nationalism
D. Israeli technology and Saudi Arabian economic goals
Correct Answer: C. Arab nationalism and Jewish nationalism
The Arab-Israeli conflict stems from the division of Palestine by the United Nations in 1947. Separate Jewish and Arab states were created. The Jews accepted this plan, while the Arabs did not. Shortly after, the Jews created the state of Israel, which caused all of the neighboring Arab nations to attack. There have been nearly constant warfare in this region since the creation of Israel.