Question

In 1973, why did Egypt and Syria attack Israel, starting the Yom Kippur War?

A.
They were trying to free the Palestinians from Israeli rule.
B.
They wanted to gain control of Israel's oil fields.
C.
They wanted to reclaim territory that Israel had taken during the Six-Day War.
D.
They were hoping to overthrow Israel's government.

Answer 1

On October 6, 1973, hoping to win back territory lost to Israel during the third Arab-Israeli war, in 1967, Egyptian and Syrian forces launched a coordinated attack against Israel on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar.

So the answer is C.