- 1. Under the leadership of Yasser Arafat, the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) emerged as a formidable political and nationalist entity that became widely recognized as the legitimate representative of the Palestinian people. Arafat, who became chairman of the PLO in 1969, sought to unify various Palestinian factions under a singular cause, advocating for Palestinian self-determination and sovereignty. During his tenure, he transformed the PLO from a fragmented coalition into a prominent player on the international stage, skillfully navigating geopolitical landscapes and gaining recognition in numerous countries around the world. The PLO under Arafat utilized diplomacy alongside armed resistance, asserting the Palestinian narrative and rights, particularly during pivotal events such as the Oslo Accords in the early 1990s, which were seen as significant steps towards achieving peace and statehood. Arafat's leadership was marked by his ability to galvanize support among Palestinians within and outside the occupied territories, fostering a sense of national identity and purpose, while his image as a steadfast revolutionary became symbolic of the Palestinian struggle. Although his legacy is complex and often debated, the PLO's recognition as the representative of the Palestinian people during Arafat's leadership remains a cornerstone of Palestinian politics and identity.
Which organization was recognized as representing Palestine under the leadership of Yasser Arafat?
A) Fatah
B) PLO
C) Hamas
D) Islamic Jihad Movement
- 2. During which decade was the PLO under Yasser Arafat widely recognized as representing Palestine?
A) 2000s
B) 1990s
C) 1980s
D) 1970s
- 3. What was the name of the agreement signed between the PLO and Israel in 1993 under Yasser Arafat's leadership?
A) Oslo Accords
B) Geneva Accords
C) Camp David Accords
D) Paris Peace Agreements
- 4. Which country granted Yasser Arafat the Nobel Peace Prize in 1994 for his efforts towards peace?
A) Denmark
B) Finland
C) Norway
D) Sweden
- 5. Who succeeded Yasser Arafat as the leader of the PLO?
A) Ismail Haniyeh
B) Khaled Meshaal
C) Mahmoud Abbas
D) Mahmoud Zahar
- 6. Where was Yasser Arafat born?
A) Gaza City
B) Ramallah
C) Cairo
D) Jerusalem
- 7. What title did Yasser Arafat hold within the PLO?
A) Secretary-General
B) Prime Minister
C) President
D) Chairman
- 8. In which year was the PLO granted non-member observer state status at the United Nations?
A) 1993
B) 2012
C) 2004
D) 1988
- 9. Under which organization's umbrella was the PLO formed in 1964?
A) OIC
B) GCC
C) United Nations
D) Arab League
- 10. Which Palestinian city served as the de facto administrative capital of the PLO under Yasser Arafat's leadership?
A) Ramallah
B) Jericho
C) Bethlehem
D) Gaza City
- 11. What military wing did the PLO establish in 1964 under Yasser Arafat's leadership?
A) DFLP
B) Hamas
C) PFLP
D) Fatah
- 12. In which country did Yasser Arafat die in 2004?
A) Tunisia
B) Egypt
C) Jordan
D) France
- 13. Which country granted Yasser Arafat citizenship later in his life?
A) Tunisia
B) Lebanon
C) Syria
D) Saudi Arabia
- 14. Which neighboring country of Israel hosted many Palestinian refugees under Yasser Arafat's leadership?
A) Egypt
B) Jordan
C) Syria
D) Lebanon
- 15. In which year was the PLO founded?
A) 1973
B) 1948
C) 1964
D) 1987
- 16. Which country did Israel invade in 1982 resulting in the PLO being expelled from Beirut?
A) Egypt
B) Lebanon
C) Jordan
D) Syria
- 17. Under whose leadership did the PLO officially recognize Israel's right to exist in 1993?
A) Ismail Haniyeh
B) Mahmoud Abbas
C) Khaled Meshaal
D) Yasser Arafat
- 18. What is the full name of the political party led by Yasser Arafat that represented Palestine?
A) Palestine Liberation Organization
B) Palestinian National Party
C) Palestine Unity Party
D) Freedom for Palestine Movement
- 19. Which city became the headquarters of the PLO under Arafat's leadership?
A) Gaza City
B) Beirut
C) Ramallah
D) Amman
- 20. In which year did the United Nations General Assembly grant observer status to the PLO?
A) 2000
B) 1980
C) 1990
D) 1974
- 21. Which Palestinian territory did the PLO establish limited self-rule in as part of the Oslo Accords?
A) West Bank
B) Gaza Strip
C) East Jerusalem
D) Golan Heights
- 22. What was the official language in which the PLO conducted its political activities under Arafat?
A) English
B) French
C) Hebrew
D) Arabic
- 23. What percentage of the land of historic Palestine did the PLO aim to liberate from Israeli occupation?
A) 100%
B) 75%
C) 25%
D) 50%
- 24. What Nobel Prize was awarded jointly to Yasser Arafat, Shimon Peres, and Yitzhak Rabin for their efforts towards peace in the Middle East?
A) Nobel Prize in Chemistry
B) Nobel Prize in Literature
C) Nobel Peace Prize
D) Nobel Prize in Physics
- 25. Which United States President invited Yasser Arafat to the White House for the first time in December 1993?
A) Ronald Reagan
B) Barack Obama
C) George H. W. Bush
D) Bill Clinton
- 26. In which year did Yasser Arafat pass away, leaving the PLO leadership?
A) 2000
B) 2004
C) 2010
D) 1995
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