GEOGRAPHY
Israel originally planned its capital in which city?
Tel Aviv
What is Israel's version of Starbucks?
Aroma
On what date did Israel declare independence?
May 14, 1948
The flag of the state of Israel was based on...
a talit
Yes, there are over 40!
What is the biggest city in Israel?
Jerusalem
What is the name of Israel’s legislative body?
The Knesset
Who was the 1st Prime Minister of Israel?
David Ben Gurion
Name the four quarters of the Old City of Jerusalem
Jewish, Muslim, Armenian, Christian
How many countries border Israel?
4
Which city is known for the Bahai Gardens?
Haifa
What is the population of Israel?
8.5 million (8 million acceptable)
Name of of the two women who signed Israel's Declaration of Independece
Golda Meir and Rachel Cohen-Kagan
This neighborhood is one of the oldest Jewish neighborhoods in Jerusalem. It is populated by Haredi Jews.
Mea Shearim
How many political parties are there in the Knesset?
10
What is the tallest mountain in Israel?
Mt. Hermon
Why did Israelis invent the cherry tomato?
It’s smaller, so requires less water
Which peace agreement did Israel sign with the PLO in 1993?
The Oslo Accords
Arabs accounting for almost ___ % of the Israeli population
20
Which non-Jewish Israeli population voluntarily enlists the most in the IDF?
The Druze
The Negev has the largest amount of land of any region in Israel but the smallest amount of this.
population
Which Egyptian food is part of the Israeli diet?
Falafel
Who was the 6th Prime Minister of Israel?
Menachem Begin
Most Jews in Israel identify with one of four major religious sub groups. Name them!
Hiloni (“secular”), Masorti (“traditional”), Dati (“religious”) and Haredi (“ultra-Orthodox”).
Which law allows all Jews from anywhere in the world to become citizens of the State of Israel?
Law of Return