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
What year was Tel Aviv founded?
Question 2 of 10
True or false: Nahmanides believed that the only way to achieve a perfect Jewish life was to move to Israel.
Question 3 of 10
The high-tech industry was so expansive in Israel in the 1990s, that some referred to it as what?
Question 4 of 10
In dealing with Israel's Arab neighbors, who advocated for the establishment of an "Iron Wall"?
Question 5 of 10
Ahad Haam was the founder of which kind of Zionism?
Question 6 of 10
Nahmanides said that all Jewish laws were only meant to be performed in the Land of Israel. What did he say about performing mitzvot in exile?
Question 7 of 10
Adolph Eichmann was captured in what city?
Question 8 of 10
Who coined the famous phrase: “My heart is in the East and I am in the West"?
Question 9 of 10
Followers of Abraham Abulafia's mystical school believed that Israel represents what?
Question 10 of 10
Who are known as Gush Emunim?

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