Shimon Peres

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.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/shimon-peres

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.

Statesman: A political leader who is recognized for their long-term vision, wisdom, and ability to navigate complex national and international issues with a focus on the greater good of the state.
Knesset: The unicameral national legislature of Israel, responsible for passing laws, electing the president, and overseeing the work of the government through various committees and parliamentary debates.
Oslo Accords: A pair of agreements between the Government of Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization that established a framework for peace and the creation of the Palestinian Authority.
Zionism: The movement for the self-determination of the Jewish people in their ancestral homeland, which served as the ideological foundation for the establishment and development of the State of Israel.