Over 3,000 years ago, he made Jerusalem the capital and religious center of ancient Israel.
Who is King David?
100
In this city you can visit the Technoda, a hands-on science museum, when you are a child, and attend the Technion, a university specializing in scientific studies when you are older.
What is Haifa?
100
While Eretz Yisrael refers to the land of Israel, Medinat Yisrael refers to this.
What is the modern state of Israel?
100
Too salty to swim...
What is the Dead Sea?
200
Israelis dress in costume, give gifts of sweet treats, and parade around town on this festival..
What is Purim?
200
In 70 CE, the Second Temple was destoyed by this powerful empire.
What is the Romans?
200
After a day skiing in the Golan, you can relax in the hot springs in this northern town.
What is Tiberias?
200
This King of Israel built the supporting walls of the Second Temple, including the Kotel. He built the fortress on Masada, too.
Who is King Herod?
200
Fresh water lake, shaped like a harp
What is the Kinneret? (Or Sea of Galilee)
300
On the morning of this holiday, sirens blow all across the country followed by two minutes of complete silence.
What is Yom Hazikaron?
300
Hebrew name for pioneers who arrived in Eretz Yisrael in the late 1800's to start farming settlements in hopes of preparing the land for an independent Jewish homeland.
What are Halutzim?
300
The Hippodrome in this ancient city could seat 20,000 people!
What is Caesarea?
300
Nearly every town in Israel has an outdoor market known as one of these.
What is a shuk?
300
Two countries that share Israel's port on the Red Sea.
What are Egypt and Jordan?
400
This New Year's celebration is a National Holiday in Medinat Yisrael.
What is Rosh HaShana?
400
Name of organization founded by Herzl, which held first meeting in 1897 in Basel, Switzerland.
What is the World Zionist Organization?
400
This southern city has many places to see, including the Negev Museum, the Bedouin Cultural Center, and even an ice-skating rink!
What is Beersheva?
400
Name of Jerusalem's professional soccer team, that plays in Teddy Stadium.
What is Betar Yerushalayim?
400
Tel Aviv, Haifa, Netanya share beaches on this.
What is the Mediterranean Sea?
500
Crowds of Israelis stay up all night studying and gather at the kotel at dawn on this holiday.
What is Shavuot?
500
King Solomon built the Holy Temple on this Jerusalem mountain.
What is Mount Moriah?
500
Stay in one of these collective settlements, unique to Israel, and you will surely be put to work... but when your work is done, you will probably find a pool and playground to enjoy!
What is a kibbutz?
500
First printing press in the Middle East was set up in 1563 in this northern town, also famous for its beautiful views and talented artists.
What is Safed?
500
River that makes up part of Israel's eastern border.