History
In what year was the State of Israel established?
1948
What is the capital city of Israel?
Jerusalem
What language, once ancient, was revived as Israel’s official language?
Hebrew
Who was Israel’s first and only female Prime Minister?
Golda Meir
What is the Jewish day of rest called?
Shabbat
Who was Israel’s first Prime Minister?
David Ben-Gurion
Which body of water lies to the west of Israel?
The Mediterranean Sea
What popular chickpea-based dish is considered a national food?
Falafel (or Hummus)
What Israeli actress stars as Wonder Woman?
Gal Gadot
What holiday celebrates the exodus from Egypt?
Passover (Pesach)
What war in 1967 resulted in Israel capturing East Jerusalem and the West Bank?
The Six-Day War
What is the lowest point on Earth, located in Israel?
The Dead Sea
What city is known as Israel’s tech and innovation hub?
Tel Aviv
Which Israeli violinist became one of the world’s most famous classical musicians?
Itzhak Perlman
What holiday marks the Jewish New Year?
Rosh Hashanah
What peace treaty did Israel sign with Egypt in 1979?
The Camp David Accords
What desert covers southern Israel?
The Negev Desert
What type of dance is often performed at celebrations in Israel?
Hora
What Israeli politician won the Nobel Peace Prize with Yasser Arafat and Shimon Peres?
Yitzhak Rabin
What festival is known as the Festival of Lights?
Hanukkah
What major event led to the founding of Israel as a Jewish homeland?
The Holocaust / World War II
What river forms part of the border between Israel and Jordan?
The Jordan River
What is the name of Israel’s national airline?
El Al
Who was the 9th President of Israel, known for promoting peace and technology?
Shimon Peres
What day celebrates Israel’s independence?
Yom Ha’atzmaut