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Quiz: Israel

  1. What was the capital?

    • Jerusalem; most countries keep embassies in Tel Aviv
    • Vienna
    • Dili
    • Bratislava
    Answer

    Jerusalem; most countries keep embassies in Tel Aviv — Capital: Jerusalem; most countries keep embassies in Tel Aviv.

  2. When was Israel founded?

    • 14 May 1948, independence declared as the British mandate ended
    • 16 September 1963, the Federation of Malaysia formed; Malaya independent 1957
    • 11 March 1990, independence restored; first independent 1918 to 1940
    • 4 October 1830, independence declared from the United Kingdom of the Netherlands
    Answer

    14 May 1948, independence declared as the British mandate ended — Founded: 14 May 1948, independence declared as the British mandate ended.

  3. What form of government does Israel have?

    • Parliamentary republic
    • Parliamentary republic; top offices are reserved by sect: a Maronite president, a Sunni prime minister, a Shia speaker
    • Parliamentary republic; the head of state was a traditional king until 2007
    • States of Deliberation legislature for the Bailiwick; a lieutenant governor represents the Crown
    Answer

    Parliamentary republic — Government: Parliamentary republic.

  4. True or false: Israel is a country in the Levant, founded in 1948 as a Jewish state.

    • True
    • False
    Answer

    True — True. Israel is a country in the Levant, founded in 1948 as a Jewish state.