Jewish Trivia - Israel

Question 1

Name the only female Prime Minister of Israel.

Answer 1

Golda Meir

(pronounced “may-ear”)

Question 2

Name the capital city of Israel.

Answer 2

Jerusalem

Question 3

In what year was the modern state of Israel founded?

Answer 3

1948

Question 4

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

Answer 4

Four quarters

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Diamonds

Question 6

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

Answer 6

Masada

Question 7

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

Answer 7

Falafel

Question 8

How many stripes are on the Israeli flag?

Answer 8

Two

Question 9

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

Answer 9

True

Question 10

Who was the first Israeli to win an Olympic medal?

Answer 10

Yael Arad (in Judo)

Question 11

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

Answer 11

Twice

Question 12

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

Answer 12

True

Question 13

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

Answer 13

Chaim Weitzman

Question 14

Name the Israeli newspaper that is printed in English.

Answer 14

The Jerusalem Post

Question 15

Name Israel’s largest bus company.

Answer 15

Egged

Question 16

What symbol is in the center of the Israeli flag?

Answer 16

Magen David (Star of David)

Question 17

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

Answer 17

Eighteen

Question 18

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

Answer 18

In the desert

Question 19

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

Answer 19

Menorah

Question 20

What is in the Dead Sea that makes us float?

Answer 20

Salt

Question 21

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

Answer 21

Eilat

Question 22

What is the name of the Israeli national anthem?

Answer 22

Hatikvah

Question 23

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

Answer 23

The Uzi

Question 24

What is the leading exported fruit of Israel?

Answer 24

Jaffa oranges

Question 25

What is the national folk dance of Israel?

Answer 25

The Hora

Question 26

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

Answer 26

The Kotel (Western Wall)

Question 27

In what city is the Kotel (Western Wall)?

Answer 27

Jerusalem

Question 28

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

Answer 28

The Babylonians

Question 29

In which season does it rain in Israel?

Answer 29

Winter

Question 30

Name the desert found in the southern part of Israel.

Answer 30

The Negev

Question 31

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

Answer 31

The Six Day War

Question 32

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

Answer 32

Haifa

Question 33

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

Answer 33

France

Question 34

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

Answer 34

Right to left

Question 35

Which three languages are on all street signs in Israel?

Answer 35

Hebrew, Arabic and English

Question 36

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

Answer 36

Milk and Honey

Question 37

What is Israel's Independence Day called?

Answer 37

Yom HaAtzmaut

Question 38

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

Answer 38

True

Question 39

What is the Hebrew name for "Land of Israel"?

Answer 39

Eretz Yisrael

Question 40

What is the most popular sport in Israel?

Answer 40

Kadur Regel (Soccer)

Question 41

In what sea can you read a newspaper while floating?

Answer 41

Yam HaMelach (The Dead Sea)

Question 42

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

Answer 42

Ben Gurion

Question 43

Name the three pilgrimage festivals.

Answer 43

Sukkot, Pesach (Passover) and Shavuot

Question 44

Which Israeli city has a subway?

Answer 44

Haifa

Question 45

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

Answer 45

1967 (The Six Day War)

Question 46

Name the three parts that make up the Tanach?

Answer 46

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

Question 47

Where is Mount Sinai?

Answer 47

In the Sinai desert

Question 48

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

Answer 48

Ivrit (Hebrew)

Question 49

What are the colors of Israel's flag?

Answer 49

Kachol v'Lavan (blue and white)

Question 50

Where is the lowest point on Earth?

Answer 50

The Dead Sea

Question 51

What is a native-born Israeli called?

Answer 51

Sabra

Question 53

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

Answer 53

Jerusalem

Question 54

What war was fought in 1973 during a holiday?

Answer 54

The Yom Kippur War

Question 55

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

Answer 55

Hebrew University

Question 56

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

Answer 56

Operation Moses