Israel History
This city is home to the Western Wall.
Jerusalem
As of 2013, this is the approximate population of Israel.
8 million
This Israeli actress starred in a recent major superhero movie franchise.
Gal Gabot
Popular on Israeli beaches, this paddle game is called the unofficial national sport?
Matkot
Israel is famous for cultivating these citrus fruits, specifically oranges and grapefruit, for both local consumption and export.
Jaffa oranges
In 1973, Egypt and Syria attacked Israel on this holiest Jewish holiday.
Yom Kippur
The name of the Israeli army.
IDF ( Israel Defense Forces )
He was a founder of Israel, a famous scientist, and the country's first president.
Chaim Weizmann
Often considered the national sport of Israel, what is this game played with 11 players on the field at once?
Soccer
This dish, a tomato-based sauce with peppers, onion, and garlic, often served with eggs for breakfast, is a favorite across Israel.
shakshuka
The year in which Israel declared its independence.
1948
The lowest place on Earth, located in Israel
Dead sea
She was the 3rd person in history to serve as a country's prime minister, leading Israel from 1969 to 1974.
Golda Meir
The teddy stadium is home to what city in Israel?
Jerusalem
This flaky, layered pastry often filled with nuts and honey is a common sweet treat in Israeli bakeries.
Baklava
This 1967 conflict resulted in Israel occupying the West Bank, Gaza Strip, Sinai Peninsula, and Golan Heights.
Six-day war
The two official languages of Israel.
Hebrew and Arabic
He was the primary founder of the State of Israel and served as its first Prime Minister.
David Ben-Gurion
Israel won it's first ever gold medal in 2004 from what sailing sport?
Windsurfing
These deep-fried, spiced, ground chickpea balls are a cornerstone of Israeli street food and are often served in pita.
Falafel
The ancient civilization that inhabited the land during the Bronze Age.
Canaanites
While located in the West Bank, this city, the site of the Church of the Nativity, is a key, contested location.
Bethlehem
The Jewish king who slew the giant Goliath and united the kingdoms of Israel and Judea.
King David
Who became the first Israeli NBA champion when he won a ring with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016?
Sasha Kaun
According to this BBC article, this fruit, mentioned in the Bible, is often enjoyed fresh or as juice.
pomegranate