Government and Politics
How many seats are there in the Knesset
120
What is the lowest and highest point in Israel
The lowest is the dead sea and the highest is mount Hermon
What are the two official languages of Israel
Hebrew and Arabic
Name the components of a Sabich sandwich
Eggplant, tahini, egg, humus, israeli salad
What year was Israel founded?
1948
What is the minimum number of seats a party needs to earn in order to be in the Knesset?
61
Name all the countries that border Israel
Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria
What is the meaning of the slang word “basa”
A shame
Name the most recent Israeli Eurovision winner
Netta
Who was the first female prime minister of Israel
Golda Meir
Who is the current prime minister and president of Israel
Bibi Netanyahu and Isaac Herzog
Name the three major bodies of water in/surrounding Israel
Dead Sea
Sea of Galilee
Mediterranean
Jordan River
What does the title of Israel’s national anthem mean? *bonus points if you sing*
Hope
What is Israel’s population rounded to the nearest million?
9 million
Which prime minister was responsible for the initiative to make the Negev inhabitable?
Ben Gurion
Name 2 parties currently in the majority of the Israeli Knesset
Likud, United Torah Judaism, Religious Zionism Party, Shas, Noam, Otzma Yehudit
Name the 4 quarters of the old city of Jerusalem
Arab, Jewish, Christian, Armenian
What are the 3 meanings of the word “shalom”
Hi, goodbye, and peace
Name at least 4 religions prevalent in Israel
Judaism, Islam, Christianity, Druze, Baháʼí
Name the most important locations for the 3 main religions in Israel
The Kotel, The Dome of the Rock, The Church of the Holy Sepulchre
How many national elections has Israel had since 2019 (including the current government)
5
What city in Israel is known for mysticism, kabbalah, and a candle factory
Tzfat
Translate this sentence: !!אני כל כך מתרגשת לשבוע ישראל
I am so excited for Israel Week!!
Name the two main shuks and their locations
Machaneh Yeduah, Jerusalem
Shuk Hacarmel, Tel Aviv
When was the Gaza disengagement?
2005