Omer Festival at Kibbutz Ginegar in Israel, 1947. (Kluger Zoltan/Israel GPO)

Israeli History Quiz

How much do you know about the history of Zionism and the Jewish state?

Since its birth in 1948, Israel has had a busy history, dotted with wars and peace treaties. How much do you know about the history of Zionism and the Jewish state?

Question 1 of 10
Who wrote the lyrics for Israel's anthem Hatikvah?
Question 2 of 10
Which Israeli Supreme Court judge led what is considered to be the most activist court in Israeli history?
Question 3 of 10
The Israeli Defense Force ran a covert operation in Entebbe, Uganda to rescue the passengers from what plane?
Question 4 of 10
Who are known as Gush Emunim?
Question 5 of 10
Which political party controlled the Knesset for a decade after the Six-Day War?
Question 6 of 10
According to Abraham Isaac Kook, even secular forms of Zionism hasten what?
Question 7 of 10
Prior to the Disengagement from Gaza, what percentage of the population there was Jewish?
Question 8 of 10
What did the Balfour Declaration declare?
Question 9 of 10
In what town did Baruch Goldstein murder 29 people and injure another 125?
Question 10 of 10
In 1973, Egypt and Syria attacked Israel on what Jewish holiday?

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