Geography & Landmarks
This holy city is the capital of Israel and home to the Western Wall
Jerusalem
This Israeli actress is best known for her role as Wonder Woman
Gal Gadot
These deep-fried chickpea balls are considered Israel's national snack
Falafel
The modern State of Israel was established in this year
1948
Israel is a world leader in this farming method that saves water
Drip Irrigation
This body of water is the lowest point on Earth's surface
The Dead Sea
He was the first Prime Minister of Israel and read the Declaration of Independence
David Ben-Gurion
This creamy chickpea dip is a staple of almost every Israeli meal
Hummus
This 1967 conflict lasted less than a week and changed Israel's borders
The Six-Day War
This Israeli-developed navigation app was sold to Google for over $1 billion
Waze
This Mediterranean "Startup City" is known for its beaches and nightlife
Tel Aviv
She was the first and only woman to serve as Israel's Prime Minister
Golda Meir
A breakfast dish of eggs poached in a spicy tomato and pepper sauce
Shakshuka
The movement for the re-establishment of a Jewish homeland in Israel
Zionism
The world's largest species of this flightless bird is farmed in the Negev
Ostrich
The mountain fortress where Jewish zealots made a last stand against Rome
Masada
This physicist was offered the presidency of Israel in 1952 but turned it down
Albert Einstein
The official language of Israel, revived as a spoken tongue in the 19th century
Hebrew
This airline is the national flag carrier of Israel
El Al
This desert covers more than half of Israel’s total land area
The Negev
This northern mountain range is known for its ski resort and vineyards
The Golan Heights
He won the Nobel Peace Prize for the Oslo Accords but was later assassinated
Yitzhak Rabin
This Hebrew folk dance is often performed at celebrations and weddings
The Hora
These ancient manuscripts were found in caves near the Dead Sea in 1947
The Dead Sea Scrolls
Israel's national bird, known for its distinctive "crown" of feathers
The Hoopoe