Geography
Culture
Food
History
Life in Israel
100

This city is the capital of Israel 

Jerusalem

100

Two official languages in Israel are ... 

Hebrew and Arabic

100

These fried chickpea balls are called ... 

falafel

100

The modern State of Israel was established in this year.

1948

100

This fruit is called "liquid gold", it grows on trees all over Israel and is used to make oil.

olive

200

The water of this lake is 9 times more salty than the water in any ocean

the Dead Sea

200

This seven-branched lamp is one of Israel's national symbols

the Menorah

200

This creamy dip is made mainly from chickpeas and tahini.

Hummus

200

This ancient king is famous for defeating Goliath.

King David

200

This animal is called the "ship of the desert"

camel

300

Israel borders this large sea to the west.

the Mediterranean Sea 

300

Donuts are eaten on this Jewish holiday

Hanukkah

300

This round bread is used to make sandwiches

pita bread

300

This ancient king built the First Temple in Jerusalem.

King Solomon

300

In Israel the weekend usually begins in the evening of this day of the week.

Friday 

400

This desert covers much of southern Israel.

the Negev Desert

400

This day of the week is the Jewish day of rest

the Sabbath (Shabbat)

400

Shakshuka is a breakfast made with eggs in this red sauce.

tomato sauce

400

This ancient city is considered holy by Jews, Christians, and Muslims.

Jerusalem

400

Israel is one of the few countries where both men and  women are serving ... 

in the military service

500

This freshwater lake is also called the Sea of Galilee.

Lake Kinneret

500

This musical instrument, played by King David, appears on Israel's official emblem.

the harp

500

This sweet dessert is made of pastry, nuts and syrup.

baklava

500

This empire ruled Israel around 2000 years ago and built roads and forts.

the Roman Empire

500

Some Hasidic Jewish boys and men wear long curls of hair in front of their ears

payot (peyes)