WorksheetsIsrael Test Review
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 30mins
How did the Holocaust lead to the creation of modern Israel?
The United Nations voted to create a homeland for the Jews to compensate the people for their tremendous suffering.
Nazis thought it would be better for Jews to leave Germany.
American troops were willing to move the survivors to a safe location.
Zionists believed that Holocaust survivors needed a place to gather and grieve.
Which describes the condition of the relationship between Arabs and Israelis today?
Israelis have moved out of the lands that were claimed by the Palestinian Arabs.
Peaceful settlements have allowed the two groups to live side-by-side without major conflict.
The two groups are still in disagreement about the existence of the government of Israel and the land it controls.
Egyptian Arabs get along with the Israelis but Arabs from the eastern parts of the Middle East do not support Israel’s existence.
Which increased international support for a modern state of Israel in 1948?
the Holocaust
anti-semitism in the United States
Zionists working in the former Ottoman Empire
Egyptian claims on the Gaza Strip and West Bank
Which is a major goal for Zionists?
a self-ruling Jewish homeland
trade with oil-producing countries
Palestinian Arabs having their own government
providing access to the Dome of the Rock for Islamic worshippers
Which was a result of the 1948 war between Israel and the Arabs living in and around Palestine?
The British left the territory and Israel declared its independence.
The land was divided between Muslims in the north and Jews in the south.
Israel won the war and gained additional territory.
The Palestinians won the war with the help of neighboring Arab countries.
Which describes the Jews’ beliefs about the land of Israel?
Their ancient holy writings do not mention Arab claims to the land.
Abundant oil supplies are present which will insure security for their people.
In ancient times, God promised the land to them as descendants of Abraham and his son Isaac.
A prophecy in the Torah describes that the nation of Israel would one day be formed along the Mediterranean Sea.
A person who discriminates and/or hates Jews is called?
Holocaustic
Zionistic
Nationalistic
Anti-Semitic
Which terms describe those who FOUGHT TO STOP the formation of the country of Israel by waging war in 1948?
Palestinians, Muslims, Arabs
British, United Nations, Americans
Jews, Zionists, Holocaust survivors
Muslims, Holocaust survivors, Jews
What type of government does Israel have?
autocracy
theocracy
presidential democracy
parliamentary democracy
Which group of people have the most power in Israel’s government and in a democracy?
president
voters
Kenesset
local councils
Which major body of water does Israel border?
Arabian Sea
Persian Gulf
Black Sea
Mediterranean Sea
Which of the four geographic regions of Israel was created by plate tectonics?
Mediterranean Coastal Plain
Central Hills
Jordan Rift Valley
Negev Desert
Which of the four geographic regions of Israel covers over 60% of Israel?
Mediterranean Coastal Plain
Central Hills
Jordan Rift Valley
Negev Desert
How is Israel’s economy impacted by an increase in the price of oil?
Israel’s economy grows when the price of oil increases since Israel has an abundance of oil.
Israel’s economy is not impacted by changes in the price of oil because it does not use oil.
Israel’s economy is hurt by an increase in the price of oil since they have to import oil.
Israel’s economy is helped by an increase in the price of oil since Israel is one of the major oil exporters in the world.
What is the main religion practiced in Israel?
Islam
Judaism
Hinduism
Christianity
What is the Law of Return?
A law that states that anyone in Israel must follow Judaism
A law that states that any Israeli that leaves the country must return within 60 days
A law that states that anyone that is Jewish can become a citizen
A law that states that any Israeli that goes to school in another country must return to work in Israel
What is the Knesset?
Israel’s prime minister
Israel’s head of state
Israel’s parliament
Israel’s government system
In which industries is Israel specialized?
Agriculture, natural gas, petroleum
Technology, cutting diamonds, pharmaceuticals
Cell phones, agriculture, marble
Pharmaceuticals, petroleum, minerals
Why is trade important to Israel’s economy?
Trade is important because Israel must import natural resources.
Trade is important because Israel exports petroleum around the world.
Trade is important because other countries rely on Israel’s exports.
Trade is important because other countries export technology to Israel.
How has the large number of entrepreneurs impacted Israel’s economy?
By increasing Israel’s imports
By increasing innovation in capital goods
By decreasing the literacy rate
By decreasing the need for subsidies
