Likud

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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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 official name?Likud – National Liberal Movement
2. What is the ideological roots?Revisionist Zionism, emphasizing national security and free markets
3. When was Likud formed?Likud was created in 1973 when several right-wing parties joined together. It was made to be a strong group that could challenge the long‑time left‑wing party.
4. Who were some important leaders of Likud?Menachem Begin and Ariel Sharon were two famous leaders of Likud. Begin was a former leader of the Irgun, and Sharon was a decorated military general.

Revisionist Zionism: A branch of Zionism advocating for a strong Jewish state with emphasis on national sovereignty and security.
Electoral List: A group of candidates presented together by a political party or coalition in an election.
Geopolitical: Relating to politics, especially international relations, as influenced by geographical factors.