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Cities And Places In Israel Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz about places and cities in Israel, good luck

A multiple-choice quiz by Nochance174. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Nochance174

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
223,798

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1505

Last 3 plays: Guest 96 (8/10), Guest 71 (8/10), Guest 136 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. As a result of the Six Day War in 1967, the Israelis captured what strategic mountainous region in the far north of Israel? Hint

The Golan Heights

The Judean Mountains

Masada

Gilboa

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Question 2 of 10

2. What body of water is located on the border of Israel and Jordan? Hint

The Dead Sea

The Sea of Galilee

The Mediterranean Sea

The Gulf of Mexico

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Question 3 of 10

3. Israel's main airport, Ben Gurion Airport, is located in what city? Hint

Jerusalem

Lod

Hebron

Tel Aviv - Jaffo

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Question 4 of 10

4. What mountain was a palace for king Herod, and later used as a fortress to house Jews fleeing from Roman persecution? Hint

Ashqelon

Meron

Masada

Afula

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Question 5 of 10

5. The ____ and the ____ are two of the most disputed areas bordering or within Israel? Hint

West Bank, Negev Desert

Gaza Strip, East Bank

West Bank, Gaza Strip

East Bank, West Bank

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the name of the famous oasis which is located in the east of Israel? Hint

Arnon Falls

Ein Gedi

Qumran

Western Wall Wells

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Question 7 of 10

7. True or False: The Gaza Strip is the north of Israel.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. What sea is beside the city of Tiberius? Hint

The Dead Sea

Sea of Galilee

The Mediterranean Sea

The Israeli Sea

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Question 9 of 10

9. How many universally recognized Arab countries border Israel? Hint

Two

Three

Four

Five

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Question 10 of 10

10. In what city are the Jewish patriarchs buried? Hint

Jerusalem

Hebron

Safed

Eilat

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. As a result of the Six Day War in 1967, the Israelis captured what strategic mountainous region in the far north of Israel?

Answer: The Golan Heights

The Golan Heights are extremely important due to their height and ability to overlook Syria.

2. What body of water is located on the border of Israel and Jordan?

Answer: The Dead Sea

The Dead Sea is so salty, that you will float in it. The minerals in the Dead Sea are also very healthy, which is why many beauty products have ingredients from the Dead Sea in them.

3. Israel's main airport, Ben Gurion Airport, is located in what city?

Answer: Lod

The airport is named after David Ben Gurion, Israel's first prime minister.

4. What mountain was a palace for king Herod, and later used as a fortress to house Jews fleeing from Roman persecution?

Answer: Masada

Roman Governor Flavius Silva marched to Masada with 10 to 15 thousand troops in order to overtake the fleeing Jews.

5. The ____ and the ____ are two of the most disputed areas bordering or within Israel?

Answer: West Bank, Gaza Strip

Israel is such a disputed land, even though its such a small area. In the year 2006, the size of New York equalled a little less then seven times the size as Israel.

6. What is the name of the famous oasis which is located in the east of Israel?

Answer: Ein Gedi

The oasis of Ein Gedi translated as the well of the goat, is home to many animals and waterfalls. Ein Gedi is mentioned in the Song Of Songs and is said to be where King David hid from King Saul.

7. True or False: The Gaza Strip is the north of Israel.

Answer: False

During the summer of 2005, all Jewish settlers were forced to move out of their homes in the Gaza Strip.

8. What sea is beside the city of Tiberius?

Answer: Sea of Galilee

The Sea Of Galilee is one of the two major bodies of water in Israel, the other being the Dead Sea. The Sea Of Galilee is a freshwater sea, unlike the Dead Sea, and is also called The Kineret.

9. How many universally recognized Arab countries border Israel?

Answer: Four

Jordan, Egypt, Syria, and Lebanon all border Israel. Palestine is recognized by some countries but not by all.

10. In what city are the Jewish patriarchs buried?

Answer: Hebron

Hebron is a very sacred place to Jews around the world, however Hebron is a very dangerous place due to the Arab-Israeli hostility.

Source: Author Nochance174

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