Independence Day (Israel) quiz

More questions about Independence Day (Israel)

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1. 1 Easy

   Why do Israelis hit each other with squeaky hammers on Independence Day?

   Answer: A playful street tradition

   Why: No ritual behind it: a New York toy company patented the squeaky mallet in 1960, it reached Israeli streets for Purim 1965 and stuck by 1969.

2. 2 Medium

   What is the Hebrew name for the Independence Day flyover?

   Answer: Matas

   Why: The air force publishes the flyover route and times in advance, with an interactive map, so people know when jets will pass over their town.

3. 3 Hard

   How many torches are lit during the national Independence Day ceremony?

   Answer: Twelve

   Why: The twelve stand for the twelve tribes of Israel, and the count held even in 2024, when forty four bearers shared those same torches.

4. 4 Easy

   Which day comes right before Israeli Independence Day?

   Answer: Yom Hazikaron

   Why: Israel honoured its fallen on Independence Day itself in 1949 and 1950; a public council in 1951 recommended a separate day before it, and it was approved that year.

5. 5 Medium

   What unusual contest is held annually in Jerusalem on Independence Day?

   Answer: The International Bible Contest

   Why: Ben-Gurion called it the spiritual parade beside the military parade, and the winner still earns a university scholarship.

6. 6 Hard

   In which year did the last Israeli Independence Day military parade occur?

   Answer: 1973

   Why: Parades ran nearly every year until 1968, then only for milestone birthdays; cost and torn-up streets ended the tradition.