How Well Do You Know Israel?
What is the official language of Israel?
- Hebrew is the official language of Israel, although Arabic also holds special status.
Which Israeli Prime Minister signed a peace treaty with Egypt in 1979?
- Menachem Begin, along with Egyptian President Anwar Sadat, signed a peace treaty in 1979.
What is the primary legislative body of Israel?
- The Knesset is the primary legislative body of Israel.
What is a popular street food in Israel?
- Shawarma, falafel, and pita bread are all popular street foods in Israel.
What year was the State of Israel established?
- The State of Israel was established in 1948.
Which of these cities is not considered a holy city in Israel?
- Tel Aviv is not traditionally considered a holy city in Israel.
What does the Israeli national holiday Yom Ha'atzmaut commemorate?
- Yom Ha'atzmaut commemorates the establishment of the State of Israel.
Who was the first female Prime Minister of Israel?
- Golda Meir was the first (and to date, only) female Prime Minister of Israel.
What is the name of the holiest site in Judaism, located in Jerusalem?
- The Temple Mount is considered the holiest site in Judaism, and also contains the Dome of the Rock (Al-Aqsa Mosque in Islam) and the Western Wall, among other important religious locations.
In which year did the Six-Day War occur?
- The Six-Day War occurred in 1967, marking a significant turning point in the history of Israel and the Middle East.
