001. Israel was established in: A. 1948 B. 1952 C. 1941 D. 1967
002. Immigrants come from over ___ different countries: A. 30 B. 80 C. 40 D. 160
003. The largest group of immigrants in Israeli history come from: A. The former Soviet Union B. The United States C. Africa
004. Arabs make up ___% of the non-Jewish population: A. 31 B. 8 C. 13 D. 46
005. Druze make up ___% of the non-Jewish population: A. 10 B. 29 C. 6 D. 2
006. Freedom of religion and access to holy places and centers or worship are gauranteed by: A. The United Nations B. The Roman Church C. Law
007. Israel's Arab minority is primarily made up of Islam and: A. Christianity B. Judaism C. Druze D. Greek Orthodox
008. The creation of a Jewish state was the primary objective of this movement: A. Communism B. Zionism C. The UnitedNations
009. The United Nations voted to divide Palestine into two states, Jewish and Arab: A. 1936 B. 1941 C. 1922 D. 1947
010. In 1948 the British withdrew from: A. Jerusalem B. the North C. the entire area D. the coastal plain
011. The percentage of Arabs living in Israel that are Christian is: A. 2 B. 14 C. 36 D. 76
012. The percentage of Arabs living in Israel that are Muslim is: A. 14 B. 36 C. 76 D. 93
013. Jerusalem was officialy proclaimed the capital of Israel: A. 1967 B. 1980 C. 1990 D. 1951
014. Israel signed agreements with the Palestinians in: A. 1993 and 1994 and 1995 B. 1967 and 1969 C. 1988 and 1990
015. Israeli leaders Yitzhak Rabin and Shimon Peres, and PLO leader Yasir Arafat won the Noble Peace Prize in: A. 1992 B. 1994 C. 1990 D. 1988
016. Israel and Jordan signed a historic peace agreement in: A. 1967 B. 1989 C. 1994 D. 1995
017. The ancient Kingdom of Israel was ruled by these three kings from 1020-922 BCE: A. Saul, David, Solomon B. David, Aaron, Jacob C. Saul, Herod, Solomon
018. The first king of ancient Israel was: A. David B. Jeroboam C. Herod D. Moses
019. The ancient Kingdom of Israel was destroyed in 722-721 BCE by the: A. Assyrians B. Romans C. Ottomans D. Persians
020. Jews associate the apple with: A. Knowledge B. Obedience C. Strength D. Original sin
021. Herod the Great, the Roman governor of Jerusalem and King of Judea and Samaria, had a passion for: A. Apricots B. Almonds C. Apples D. Cherries
022. "Chatzil" is the Hebrew and Arabic word for this Mediterranean ingredient: A. Cucumber B. Eggplant C. Almonds D. Phyllo pastry
023. Jesus' entry into Jerusalem is recollected with his encounter with a barren: A. Fig tree B. Date palm C. Wheat field D. Olive tree
024. Archaeologists excavating the Judean hills found dried figs dating from: A. 3,000 years ago B. 5,000 years ago C. 7,000 years ago D. 15,000 years ago
025. After they sinned, Adam & Eve covered themselves with the leaves of which tree: A. Apple B. Fig C. Date D. Olive
026. Many Christian and Jewish mystics believe that this tree is The Tree of Life: A. Apple B. Olive C. Fig D. Pomegranate
027. When Jonah was thrown up from the belly of the whale, he was set ashore in Jaffa, in the shade of groves of dates and: A. Figs B. Almonds C. Olives D. Oranges
028. Remains of chickpeas found in ancient Jericho have been dated to around: A. 2000 BCE B. 3500 BCE C. 5000 BCE D. 7500 BCE
029. In the Old Testament, Moses was promised "a land flowing with milk and: A. Honey B. Olive oil C. Wine D. Almonds
030. Joseph and Mary, the parents of Jesus, considered this a special treat: A. Almonds B. Figs C. Honey D. Apples
031. Jesus was said to have gained special pleasure from drinking: A. Olive oil B. Wine C. Pomegranate juice D. Honey
032. It is illegal for a butcher to sell pork in Israel: A. True B. False
033. Hebrews dined daily on quail for the 40 years they wandered in the desert: A. True B. False
034. Because of its thinness, this fish is said to have been sliced in half when Moses parted the Red Sea: A. Grouper B. Tuna C. Sole D. Red mullet
035. A well made cup of this is considered a gift from the gods: A. Melon soup B. Apple tea C. Yogurt D. Coffee
036. Olive oil which has a light aromatic flavor is considered: A. Aromatic B. Light C. Delicate D. Mild
037. In the language of olive oil, another word used to describe a bitter oil is: A. Harsh B. Green C. Astringent D. Old
038. A red wine served with fish will taste: A. Sour B. Metallic C. Sweet D. Earthy
039. When serving two or more wines at a meal, serve sweet before dry: A. True B. False
040. If a white wine has a light sparkle to it when it is poured it means it has: A. Gone sour B. Been over-chilled C. Been opened too young
041. Kashkaval cheese is made from the milk of: A. Sheep B. Cow C. Goat D. Lamb
042. Apples are available year round throughout the region: A. True B. False
043. Capers are the buds of the unopened flowers of the caper bush: A. True B. False
044. The cucumber vine is a remarkably close genetic cousin to: A. Hemp B. Corn C. Pea D. Squash
045. In the Song of Songs, God is said to have the stateliness of a: A. Date palm B. Bee hive C. Cucumber vine D. Apple tree
046. Nation shall not lift sword against nation; neither shall they learn war any more. But they shall sit, every man under his vine and his: A. Fig tree B. Date tree C. Olive tree D. Apple tree
047. In the Old Testament, there are over ___ references to the grape: A. 50 B. 100 C. 300 D. 500
048. When making phyllo, the dough must be kneaded for: A. It is not kneaded B. 30 minutes C. 1 hour D. 2 hours
049. In Arabic and in modern Hebrew, this spice is known as "hehl": A. Allspice B. Anise C. Clove D. Cardamom
050. How many varieties of mint grow in the Mediterranean Basin: A. 20 B. 80 C. 150 D. over 200
051. A term used to describe olive oils that are weak in taste and aroma: A. Flat B. Old C. Pungent D. Grubby
052. Egyptians and Israelis consider a gift of apricots to be a sign of: A. True friendship B. War C. Good luck D. Thanks
053. In the region, dates have long been associated with: A. War B. Peace C. Hospitality D. Strength
054. This ingredient is sometimes referred to as "poor man's meat": A. Eggplant B. Pork C. Cucumber D. Intestine
055. Oranges with ___ skins are the best for making juice: A. Thick B. Thin
056. Bay leaves are native to the Mediterranean: A. True B. False
057. This herb, mentioned in the bible, is a kind of crossbreed of thyme, marjoram, and oregano: A. Turmeric B. Fennel C. Tarragon D. Za'atar
058. Israelis and Greeks tend to peel them; Turks tend to use them unpeeled: A. Garlic cloves B. Apples C. Sunflower seeds D. Cucumbers
