Which term describes support for Jewish self-determination in a national homeland?

• A. Anti-Zionism
• B. Israel advocacy
• C. Zionism
• D. Diasporism

Answer: (C)

Zionism is the term that describes support for Jewish self-determination in a national homeland. It emerged as a movement to re-establish a Jewish state in the historic Land of Israel, enabling Jews to exercise self-rule and build a national community. This focus on creating and sustaining a sovereign Jewish homeland is what sets Zionism apart. Opposing terms describe different ideas: anti-Zionism questions or opposes a Jewish state; Diasporism emphasizes living and maintaining Jewish life in the diaspora rather than pursuing a homeland; Israel advocacy supports Israel and its interests, which may align with Zionist goals but isn’t itself the specific concept of self-determination in a homeland.