Biblical
What was the name of the first king to unify the tribes of Israel?
King Saul - Shaul
What Jewish holy site remains from the Second Temple built during Roman times?
Kotel
What major religion became dominant during the Byzantine period in Israel?
What city became an Islamic holy site in Israel?
Jerusalem
What was the first kibbutz founded in modern Israel?
Degania
Who built the First Temple in Jerusalem?
King Solomon - Shlomo
Which Roman structure allowed access to water and trade across Israel?
Roman aqueducts and roads
What type of religious structure became common in Israel under Byzantine rule?
Churches and Monasteries
What was constructed on the Temple Mount during the Islamic period?
What event in 1948 changed Jewish governance over Israel?
Establishment of Modern State of Israel
What significant achievement is associated with King David?
He established Jerusalem as the capital.
What was the name of the Jewish fortress where rebels made their last stand against the Romans?
Masada
What is one way the Byzantine era preserved Jewish identity?
Synagogues were prevalently used.
What does the dhimmis mean in Islamic rule?
Second class citizens who believe in one God.
What is the architectural style of Tel Aviv’s “White City”?
Bauhaus
What was the purpose of Hezekiah’s Tunnel?
To bring water into Jerusalem during a siege.
What event in 70 CE greatly impacted the Jewish people under Roman rule?
Destruction of 2nd Temple
What is an example of a Byzantine mosaic floor found in Israel?
Beit Alpha Synagogue Mosaic
How did Islamic architecture in Jerusalem express religious identity?
It featured Arabic calligraphy and geometric patterns reflecting Islamic beliefs.
What is Israel’s largest and most important shipping port?
Haifa
Which prophet opposed the worship of Baal during the reign of King Ahab?
Eliyahu
What was the significance of the Arch of Titus in Rome? And what significant Jewish item can be found on it.
Celebrates Roman conquest of Judea and Menora
How did architecture reflect religious shifts in the Byzantine era?
More churches were built; synagogues declined in number and were often modest.
What was the name of the group scholars who standardized the text of the Torah with trope and vowels during this time?
The Masorites or Balei Mesora
How has Israel become a global leader in technology?
Through innovation in high-tech fields like security, apps, and desalination.