Geography
The 'cultural and commercial capital' of Israel, known for its night life and food, among other things
Tel Aviv
The year the modern state of Israel gained its independence
1948
Famous Israeli pop-star who most recently released her song "Unicorn"
Noa Kirel
A pita filled salads and hummus, with fried chickpeas being the main star
Falafel
The largest minority religion in Israel
Islam
The lowest point on earth
The current currency in Israel, implemented in 1986 after hyperinflation of the old one
New Israeli Shekel (NIS)
The first female PM of Israel
Golda Meir
A Jewish stew simmered overnight which consists of potatoes, meat and rice
Chamin/Cholent
A popular tourist destination that is an ancient citadel overlooking the dead sea
Masada
The most populous city in the Negev region
Be'ersheva
The first PM of Israel
David-Ben Gurion
A world-famous actress originally born as Natalie Hershlag
Natalie Portman
A sweet, crumbly confectionary made of sesame seeds
Halva
The name of given to a communal settlement traditionally based on socialism and agriculture
This northern territory was captured from Syria during the six-day war
The Golan Heights
The name of the war fought in 1973 that started on a Jewish holiday
Yom Kippur War
A human rights activist who spent nine years in a Soviet Prison after being denied emigration to Israel
Natan Sharansky
Yemenite Jewish pastry(s) traditionally eaten with tomato, egg, and schug
Malawach and/or Jachnun
Tzfat
The tallest mountain in Israel
Mt. Hermon
The year Israel got its first Eurovision win
1978
The first Israeli NBA player
Omri Caspi
A quintessentially Israeli dish created by Iraqi immigrants served in a pita with eggplant, eggs, tchina, and salads
Sabich
This animal, native to the Negev, is known as "a ship of the desert"
camel