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?

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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
What was Rashi's rationale for the Land of Israel belonging to the Jews?
Question 2 of 10
According to Abraham Isaac Kook, even secular forms of Zionism hasten what?
Question 3 of 10
Prior to the Disengagement from Gaza, what percentage of the population there was Jewish?
Question 4 of 10
Who are known as Gush Emunim?
Question 5 of 10
True or false: While the majority of Israelis are secular Jews, a vocal, powerful minority of Orthodox Jews has a disproportionate influence on religious policy for the nation.
Question 6 of 10
Who was the leader of Hezbollah during the 2006 Lebanon War?
Question 7 of 10
How many members are there in Israel's Knesset (parliament)?
Question 8 of 10
Who was the first American Consul to Jerusalem?
Question 9 of 10
The Israeli Defense Force ran a covert operation in Entebbe, Uganda to rescue the passengers from what plane?
Question 10 of 10
What does Israel's Law of Return ensure?
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