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Jewish Trivia - Israel Flashcards

1
Q

Name the only female Prime Minister of Israel.

A

Golda Meir

(pronounced “may-ear”)

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2
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Name the capital city of Israel.

A

Jerusalem

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3
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In what year was the modern state of Israel founded?

A

1948

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4
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The Old City of Jerusalem is divided into how many quarters?

A

Four quarters

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5
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What precious stones are cut in Israel: rubies, emeralds or diamonds?

A

Diamonds

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6
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What ancient fortress built by King Herod lies on the mountain above the Dead Sea?

A

Masada

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7
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What is Israel’s famous fast food dish: hot dogs, tacos or falafel?

A

Falafel

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8
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How many stripes are on the Israeli flag?

A

Two

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9
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The “Great Synagogue” is the largest and most modern synagogue in Israel. True or false?

A

True

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10
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Who was the first Israeli to win an Olympic medal?

A

Yael Arad (in Judo)

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11
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How many times has the Holy Temple in Jerusalem been destroyed?

A

Twice

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12
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Israel’s main source of water comes from the Kinneret (Sea of Galilee). True or false?

A

True

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13
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Who was the first president of Israel: Golda Meir, Chaim Weitzman or Theodor Herzl?

A

Chaim Weitzman

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14
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Name the Israeli newspaper that is printed in English.

A

The Jerusalem Post

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15
Q

Name Israel’s largest bus company.

A

Egged

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16
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What symbol is in the center of the Israeli flag?

A

Magen David (Star of David)

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17
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At what age do men and women join the Israeli Army?

A

Eighteen

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18
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Where do the Bedouin tribes in Israel live: the mountains or the desert?

A

In the desert

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19
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What Jewish symbol is on the Israeli state emblem: Magen David (The Star of David), two lions, a menorah?

A

Menorah

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20
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What is in the Dead Sea that makes us float?

A

Salt

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21
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Which city in Israel is located on the Red Sea: Eilat, Tiberias, Tel Aviv?

A

Eilat

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22
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What is the name of the Israeli national anthem?

A

Hatikvah

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23
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What is the name of the well-known gun invented in Israel?

A

The Uzi

24
Q

What is the leading exported fruit of Israel?

A

Jaffa oranges

25
Q

What is the national folk dance of Israel?

A

The Hora

26
Q

Which wall outside of the Beit Hamikdash (Holy Temple) stands today?

A

The Kotel (Western Wall)

27
Q

In what city is the Kotel (Western Wall)?

A

Jerusalem

28
Q

The first Holy Temple in Jerusalem was destroyed by which nation?

A

The Babylonians

29
Q

In which season does it rain in Israel?

A

Winter

30
Q

Name the desert found in the southern part of Israel.

A

The Negev

31
Q

Which war did Israel fight in 1967: the Six Day War, the Yom Kippur War, the War of Independence?

A

The Six Day War

32
Q

In Israel, is Mount Carmel in Haifa or Tel Aviv?

A

Haifa

33
Q

Which country does not border Israel: Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, France, Syria?

A

France

34
Q

Is Hebrew written and read from right to left or left to right?

A

Right to left

35
Q

Which three languages are on all street signs in Israel?

A

Hebrew, Arabic and English

36
Q

In the Torah, Israel is described as a land flowing with?

A

Milk and Honey

37
Q

What is Israel’s Independence Day called?

A

Yom HaAtzmaut

38
Q

Sunday is a school day in Israel. True or false?

A

True

39
Q

What is the Hebrew name for “Land of Israel”?

A

Eretz Yisrael

40
Q

What is the most popular sport in Israel?

A

Kadur Regel (Soccer)

41
Q

In what sea can you read a newspaper while floating?

A

Yam HaMelach (The Dead Sea)

42
Q

What is the name of Israel’s main aiport: O’Hare, Ben Gurion, Heathrow?

A

Ben Gurion

43
Q

Name the three pilgrimage festivals.

A

Sukkot, Pesach (Passover) and Shavuot

44
Q

Which Israeli city has a subway?

A

Haifa

45
Q

In which war did Israel win back the Old City of Jerusalem?

A

1967 (The Six Day War)

46
Q

Name the three parts that make up the Tanach?

A

Torah, Nevi’im (Prophets) and Ketuvim (Writings)

47
Q

Where is Mount Sinai?

A

In the Sinai desert

48
Q

What language is the most widely spoken in modern Israel today?

A

Ivrit (Hebrew)

49
Q

What are the colors of Israel’s flag?

A

Kachol v’Lavan (blue and white)

50
Q

Where is the lowest point on Earth?

A

The Dead Sea

51
Q

What is a native-born Israeli called?

A

Sabra

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53
Q

In what city is the Knesset (Israeli Parliament): Jerusalem, Haifa or Tel Aviv?

A

Jerusalem

54
Q

What war was fought in 1973 during a holiday?

A

The Yom Kippur War

55
Q

What university is built on top of Mt. Scopus in Jerusalem?

A

Hebrew University

56
Q

What was the name of the military operation that rescued the Ethiopian Jews?

A

Operation Moses

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