Israel Flashcards
Name the only female Prime Minister of Israel.
Golda Meir
(pronounced “may-ear”)
Name the capital city of Israel.
Jerusalem
In what year was the modern state of Israel founded?
1948
The Old City of Jerusalem is divided into how many quarters?
Four quarters
What precious stones are cut in Israel: rubies, emeralds or diamonds?
Diamonds
What ancient fortress built by King Herod lies on the mountain above the Dead Sea?
Masada
What is Israel’s famous fast food dish: hot dogs, tacos or falafel?
Falafel
How many stripes are on the Israeli flag?
Two
The “Great Synagogue” is the largest and most modern synagogue in Israel. True or false?
True
Who was the first Israeli to win an Olympic medal?
Yael Arad (in Judo)
How many times has the Holy Temple in Jerusalem been destroyed?
Twice
Israel’s main source of water comes from the Kinneret (Sea of Galilee). True or false?
True
Who was the first president of Israel: Golda Meir, Chaim Weitzman or Theodor Herzl?
Chaim Weitzman
Name the Israeli newspaper that is printed in English.
The Jerusalem Post
Name Israel’s largest bus company.
Egged
What symbol is in the center of the Israeli flag?
Magen David (Star of David)
At what age do men and women join the Israeli Army?
Eighteen
Where do the Bedouin tribes in Israel live: the mountains or the desert?
In the desert
What Jewish symbol is on the Israeli state emblem: Magen David (The Star of David), two lions, a menorah?
Menorah
What is in the Dead Sea that makes us float?
Salt
Which city in Israel is located on the Red Sea: Eilat, Tiberias, Tel Aviv?
Eilat
What is the name of the Israeli national anthem?
Hatikvah