Question

__________ describes a Jewish nationalist movement to create a Jewish homeland.

a. Zionism
b. Sharia
c. Yom Kippur
d. PLO

Answer 1

The answer is letter A. Zionism. It refers to the National and political Jewish movement that backs the reinstatement of a Jewish state on the territory that marks the land of Israel. It began in the 19th Century in central and Eastern Europe. At the time it was called Hovevei Tziyon and it also called for the creation of a Jewish state. Zionism still continues to support in behalf of Israel and speak about issues concerning Israel specifically threats to its existence.

Answer 2

The correct answer is A. Zionism

Step-by-step explanation:

The term "Zionism" refers to a movement of Jewish people whose main purpose is to re-establish a Jewish nation or homeland. This movement or organization began 1897 founded by an Austro-Hungarian activist called Theodor Herzl, since its origin the movement aims at recovering the territory they believe is their homeland which is the Land of Israel and by doing this stopping the discrimination and persecution against the Jewish population or antisemitism. However, this movement has also found opposition from different religions and even from certain sectors of the Jew population as some consider this as unfair or racist. Considering the previous ideas, it can be concluded Zionism describes a Jewish nationalist movement to create a Jewish homeland.