Geography
True or False: Israel is a very small country
True
How many religions call Jerusalem home?
3
What empire took over Israel thousands of years ago and forced Jews to disperse all over the world?
What colors are on the Israeli flag?
Blue and white
How many Jewish countries are in the world?
1
What type of weather does Israel have?
What is the holiest and most important site in Judaism? Hint: it is located in Jerusalem
The Western Wall
This man lived about 200 years ago and created the idea of a Jewish State
Theodore Herzl
What is the capital of Israel?
Jerusalem
True or False: Every single person in Israel has to serve in the military
True
Name a country on the border of Israel
Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan, and Syria
Name all of the religions that call Jerusalem home
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
Who was the first Prime Minister of Israel?
David Ben Gurion
What is the name of Israel's National Anthem?
HaTikvah
True or False: Israel has the highest place on Earth
False; it has the lowest point on Earth
This sea is the lowest point on Earth
Dead Sea
What is the Hebrew word for the open air markets in Jerusalem?
Shuk
This woman wrote Hebrew poems about Israel
Rachel Bluwstein
Name the 3 official languages of Israel
English, Hebrew, and Arabic
What year was modern day Israel established?
1948
Which major city in Israel is located on the beach and is characterized by large, modern skyscrapers
Tel Aviv
Name the 4 quarters of Jerusalem
Jewish, Christian, Muslim, Armenian
This man created the modern Hebrew language that is still spoken today
David Ben Yehuda
What is the name of Israel's airport?
David Ben Gurion International Airport
What word describes the forced expulsion of a group of people that forces them to move all over the world?
Diaspora