Germany-Israel quiz

On what holiday do Israelis wear costumes? (like on Halloween)

• Purim

• Passover

• Shavuot

• Hanukka

Answer explanation

The word "pur" in Hebrew means fate/destiny; this holiday is named after the destiny Haman set the day to slaughter the Jews, while actually, on the same day, the Jews won and got their freedom.Wearing custom is a way of celebration.

What city is considered Israel's vacation capital?

• Haifa

• Jerusalem

• Tel Aviv

• Eilat

Answer explanation

Eilat is the most southern city in Israel, many people go there to relax or just enjoy the hot weather in the Red Sea

What is the name of the Israeli who won Eurovision 2018 with the song "Toy"?

• Shiri Maimon

• Netta Barzilai

• Dan Laurence

• Salvador Sobral

Answer explanation

Neta won the Eurovision 2018 with the song "Toy", in this song she refers to Me Too, against sexual arrest “I am not your Toy! “

Enjoy the song :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CziHrYYSyPc

How many Jewish holidays do the Israelis have in Tisray (September-October)?

• 1

• 5

• 7

• 4

Answer explanation

Rosh Hashanah

Tzom Gedaliah – (Fast Day) Yom Kippur – (Fast Day) Sukkot/Sukkos Hoshanah Rabbah (and 23 outside of Israel) – Shemini Atzeret/Atzeres & Simchat Torah/Simchas Torah

What is the most common combination that you add to your Falafel in Pita?

• Hot peppers and thousand island

• ketchup, mustard, and Mayo

• Hummus, fried potatoes, and salad

• Eggplant and cabbage

Answer explanation

Fun Fact:

You can ask the seller to add [hatchachs] חצ'ס and they will add you Hummus, chips (fried potatoes) and salad.

What currency is used in Germany right now?

• Dollar $

• Pound £

• Euro €

• DM deutsche mark

Answer explanation

Since 2002 European Union has used this currency for mostly all members of them.

Which car manufacturer is NOT German

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Answer explanation

Skoda, is a Czech automobile manufacturer established in 1925 as the successor to Laurin & Klement and headquartered in Mladá Boleslav, Czech Republic.

How many federal states does Germany have?

• 15

• 20

• 18

• 16

Answer explanation

There are 16 federal states in Germany since 1990. They are called: Baden-Württemberg, Bayern, Berlin, Brandenburg, Bremen, Hamburg, Hessen, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Niedersachsen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Rheinland-Pfalz, Saarland, Sachsen, Sachsen-Anhalt, Schleswig-Holstein und Thüringen.

Which German singer won the Eurovision Song Context 2010?

• Germany never got the first place at all

• Nicole

• Lys Assia

• Lena Meyer

Answer explanation

Lena Meyer won with the song "Sattelite

lIsten to the song :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pL9vdpSvnY

What is the Capital of Germany?

• Bonn

• Berlin

• Munich

• Frankfurt

Answer explanation

Since the 3rd October 1990 Berlin has been the capital of Germany.

Berlin was also the capital of the DDR since 1949, but when West-Germany and Ost-Germany became one nation Berlin got the Capital of both.