First Intifada

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the event name?First Intifada (al-Intifāḍa al-’Ūlā)
2. What is the period of uprising?December 1987 to approximately 1991 (or 1993 with Oslo Accords)
3. What was the First Intifada and when did it happen?The First Intifada was a Palestinian uprising against Israeli occupation that began in December 1987 and lasted until 1991. It involved protests, strikes, and other forms of resistance.
4. Why did the First Intifada start?It started after a tragic accident in the Jabalia refugee camp where an Israeli truck killed four Palestinian workers. Many saw this as retaliation for a previous killing, sparking widespread protests.

Military Occupation: The control of a territory by the armed forces of another state, often following conflict.
Civilian Administration: Governmental bodies responsible for managing civilian affairs in occupied territories.
Self-Determination: The right of a people to choose their own political status and form of government.
Geopolitical Consequences: The effects of an event or situation on international relations and power dynamics.