The State of Israel

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What is the main religion practiced in Israel?

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Judaism

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What is the Knesset?

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Israel's parliament

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Which of the following industries does Israel NOT specialize in? Oil, Technology, Diamond cutting, Pharmaceuticals

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Oil

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Which increased international support for a modern state of Israel?

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the Holocaust

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Which is a major goal for the Zionists? Options: 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 worshipers

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a self-ruling Jewish homeland

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How did the Holocaust lead to the creation of modern Israel?

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The United Nations voted to create a homeland for the Jews to compensate the people for their tremendous suffering.

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Which of the four geographic regions of Israel covers over 60% of Israel? Options: Mediterranean Coastal Plain, Central Hills, Jordan Rift Valley, Negev Desert

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Negev Desert

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How is Israel’s economy impacted by an increase in the price of oil?

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Israel’s economy is hurt by an increase in the price of oil since they have to import oil.

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Which major body of water does Israel border?

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Mediterranean Sea

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Why is trade important to Israel's economy?

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Trade is important because Israel must import natural resources.