Climate
40 inches
Who created a kingdom for the Jews in Israel in 1000 BCE
King David
What does Israel do to support its economy?
citrus fruits, Negev tomatoes
What is the highest part of Israel?
The mountains of Galilee constitute
What genre of music do they make?
Pop, Folk, Rock.
True or False?
South Israel has a Mediterranean Climate and North Israel has a desert climate.
False, It is the other way around.
Who won control of Palestine in WWI?
the British
Why did the British limit Jewish settlement in Israel?
To keep peace with Arab
What is Israel's desert called?
The Negev Desert
What kind of music are they known for?
Orchestra
True or False?
The Mediterranean shoreline has lots of beaches
true
What issues divide Israelis and Palestinians
the 1993 agreement
How did the Arabs react to the decision?What happened over the next several decades?
The arabs disagreed with the decision. The UN votee to divide Palenstine
What are the 3 physical features in Israel?
Jordan River, Golan heights, and Negev Desert.
What kind of population does Israel have?
(the kind of people)
Jewish and Arab
How exactly hot does it get in Southern Israel?
120 Farenheight and 49 Celcius
Who voted in 1947 to divide Palestine and create the country of Israel?
the United Nations
What percentage of people are Jews, and what percentage are Arab Muslims
80% are Jews and 20% are Arab Muslims
What percentage does The Negev Desert cover Israel?
60%
What dancing do they enjoy?
Folk dancing
How many seasons/weather does Israel have?
Two distinct seasons, a cold, rainy winter, and a hot and dry summer.
What happened during WWII that lead to the Jews needing a home country?
During WWII the Holocaust caused millions of people to flee.
Who took over the kingdom, renamed it Palestine, and forced the Jews to leave?
the Romans
How many miles is Israel from North to South
290 miles
Name all of the sports and activities they enjoy
futbal, basketball, mountain biking, windsurfing, and scuba diving.