Israeli Geography
What continent is Israel located in?
Asia
What is Israel's Capital?
Jerusalem
What is the main ingredient in hummus?
Chickpeas
What is the main religion in Israel?
Judaism
What is Israeli currency called?
Shekel
Name 3 Countries that border Israel
Lebanon, Egypt, Jordan, Syria
What year was Israel founded ?
1948
You can find this dessert all over Israel during Chanukah
Sufganiyot/jelly donuts
What is the national anthem of Israel?
Hatikvah
Name two things invented in Israel.
Intel computer chip, Master Mind, Rummikub, Waze, WhatsApp, iron dome, USB flash drive, drip irrigation, The PillCam, cherry tomatoes, Krav Maga
What is the Population of Israel?
9.364 million (2021)
Who was the first prime minister of the State of Israel?
David Ben-Gurion
This classic Israeli breakfast dish of eggs and marinara sauce is known as...
Shakshuka
What is the main landmark of Judaism in Jerusalem?
The Western Wall
Which famous Israeli actress played Wonder Woman?
Gal Gadot
US state that Israel can be compared to (size wise)
New Jersey
List two languages that are commonly spoken in Israel.
Hebrew, English, Arabic, Russian
Often served in a pita, and made from chickpeas
Falafel
What are the four holy cities in Israel?
Jerusalem, Hebron, Tiberias, Tzfat
What is the name of the Israel defense system against missiles?
The Iron Dome
What is the Southern most city in Israel?
Eilat
Who was the first female prime minister of Israel?
Golda Meir (served from 1969–1974)
Many wonder if Israelis' lack of peanut allergies could be attributed to the consumption of this peanut snack
Bamba
Within 10% of the correct answer, What percentage of Israel is Jewish?
75%
What agricultural advance was invented in Israel in 1959?
Drip Irrigation