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This chickpea-based dish, often topped with tahini, olive oil, and spices, is widely considered a national staple and eaten at almost any time of day

What is hummus?

100

This city is Israel’s largest and is known for its beaches, nightlife, and startup scene.

What is Tel Aviv?

100

This is Israel’s national anthem

What is Hatikvah?

100

This day of rest, observed from Friday evening to Saturday evening, is central to Jewish religious life in Israel.

What is Shabbat?

100

This navigation software company was developed by veterans of the Israeli intelligence unit 8200

What is Waze?

200

This braided bread is traditionally eaten on Friday nights to mark the beginning of Shabbat

What is challah?

200

This ancient city is considered holy to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam

What is Jerusalem?

200

This Israeli singer won the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest with the song “Toy.”

Who is Netta Barzilai?

200

This sacred site in Jerusalem is the holiest place where Jews are permitted to pray today.

What is the Western Wall?

200

This is the name of the military that highly overlaps technology with Israeli startups

What is the IDF?

300

A popular street food made of spiced meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie and shaved into pita bread.

What is shwarma?

300

This northern city is famous for its port, the Baha’i Gardens, and views of the Mediterranean.

What is Haifa?

300

This genre blends traditional Jewish music with modern pop and is popular in Israel

What is mizrahi music?

300

This monotheistic religion is the majority faith in Israel and is based on the teachings of the Torah.

What is Judaism?

300

This is the ranking of Israel in comparison to other nations when it comes to cyberspace

What is 11th?

400

These deep-fried balls made from ground chickpeas or fava beans are a common vegetarian staple in Israeli cuisine.

What is falafel?

400

This desert city on the Red Sea is known for snorkeling, resorts, and year-round sun.

What is Eilat?

400

This Israeli artist behind hits like “Tel Aviv” and “Golden Boy” is a big name in pop and Eurovision.

Who is Nadav Guedj?

400

This holy city is significant to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam and is home to many important religious sites.

What is Jerusalem?

400

This has provided Israel with the opportunity set to optimize water usage, crop yield, and sustainable farming practices 

What is arid climate conditions?

500

These jelly-filled doughnuts are especially popular in Israel during the holiday of Hanukkah, reflecting the tradition of eating foods fried in oil.

What is sufganiyot?

500

This city in the Negev Desert is home to Ben-Gurion University and is named after Israel’s first prime minister.

What is Be'er Sheva?
500

This Israeli band gained international fame in the 1970s with songs like “Hallelujah,” which won Eurovision in 1979.

Who is Milk and Honey?

500

This Jewish holiday, known as the Festival of Lights, commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple.

What is Hannukah?

500

These 3 categories are how Kibbutzim contribute to Israel’s business ecosystem

What is innovation, entrepreneurial spirit, and social impact?