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Research for Wesley:


 * History:Wesley-Israel-culture grams world edition 2008 **


 * 1) Israel emerged from the holy land
 * 2) The Hebrew kingdom was established from the 12 tribes of Israel that came out of Egypt with Moses
 * 3) King David ruled the Hebrew kingdom around 3,000 years ago
 * 4) After Solomen, Davids son, ruled Israel split into 2 parts, Israel and Judah
 * 5) They were destroyed by Assyria and Babylonia in 600 and 800 BC
 * 6) The population got smaller after the invasions
 * 7) After the Persian conquest on the middle east many Jews were allowed to return to the holly land and build a temple and establish a nation
 * 8) The land later was captured by the Greeks and Romans
 * 9) Because of heavy persecution the Jews population decreased sharply during the byzantine era (AD 313-636)
 * 10) In the 600's the holy land (which was called Palestine at the time named by the Romans) was conquered by the Muslims who ruled it for almost 1,000 years
 * 11) The Ottoman Turks controlled Palestine from the 16th century until World War 1.
 * 12) In the 1890's a Hungrian named Theodor Herzl founded Zionism as an international movement to restore Palestine to the Jews.
 * 13) After World War 1 Palestine came under the British control.
 * 14) Because of the Halocaust during World War 2 many Jews moved to Israel.
 * 15) In 1947 the United Nations voted to divide Israel into two parts- one Arab and on Jewish
 * 16) In may 1948 Israel proclaimed independence and the British withdrew
 * 17) Neighboring Arab nations declared war and attacked these wars were fought in 1956,1967, and 1973
 * 18) Israel occupied territories won in the 1967 war: Sanai peninsula and Gaza strip from Egypt, Golan Heights from Syria, the west bank and east Jerusalam from Jordan
 * 19) Israel and Egypt signed a peace treaty that allowed the Eians to return to Sanai in 1979
 * 20) Negotians between Israel and Palestinian Arabs repeatedly broke down in the 1980s
 * 21) From 1987 to 1993 Palestinians rebelled in an uprising known as the "intifada" which led to clashes between Israeli forces and residents of the west bank and Gaza
 * 22) This also resulted in peaceful demonstrations and other forms of resistance
 * 23) In 1988, the Palestine Liberation organization renounced terrorism and declared independent Palestinen state in occupied territories.
 * 24) In 1991 Israel rejected the declaration but agreed to discuss peace with the arabs and the Palestinians
 * 25) In 1993 Israel granted the Palestinians some independence in some occupied areas.
 * 26) In 1994 a treaty ended hostilities with Jordan

Geography- Thomas
It is located east of the Mediterranean sea, by Lebanon,Syria, Jordan, and Egypt. he sovereign part of Israel is about 20,770 squared kilometers in area. Two percent of that area is water. The total area of Israel is 22,072 squared killometers in area. Israel is a fairly small country, but it is well known for many reasons. It has the Negev dessert, and the mountain ranges of Galilee, Carmel, and Golan. 70% of Israel's population, is in the Israeli Coastal Plain. There are many valleys in Israel, including the Jordan Rift Valley and the Great Rift Valley. A few of the well known water features around Israel are the Jordan River, the Sea of Galilee, the Dead Sea, and the Red Sea.

Government- Thomas
Jerusalum became Israel's capital in 1950. The chief of state (we call it the president) is now President Shimon Peres. The head of goverment is Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyhau.The cabinet is chosen by the Prime minister and approved by Knesset ellections. the president is chosen by the Knesset and is president for a seven year term.

Clothing- Thomas
Israel clothing is commonly casual and comforatable. For special accasions mens clothing is pretty much like our special clothes. A black suit with undershirt and a tie. While the women dress up in a cocktail dress. Normally worn are sunglasses, sunblock, and a hat. It is very hot in the day but can get cold at night so a jacket is often worn in the evenings. In the spring and fall, it is said to "dress like an onion" being able to put on and remove layers easily. You would normally bring some sort of protection for your face.

Currency-Thomas
Two types of currency are New Israeli Shekel or the NIS, and agorot. By bills you find 5, 10, 50 agorots, and 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, NIS. Israel widey accepts checks. There are many coins for aogot money. here

Food- Thomas
Israel is known as the "land of milk and honey". A few of there well known foods are cheese blintzes and potato latkes. They also have a food called shishlik and kebobs. They also have steak and a popular dip in america, Hummus. A few of their soups are chicken soup, Tarato and meat borscht. Some of there main meals are ckicken paprika and chicken curry. A couple beverages that have become popular here in america are turkish coffee and mint tea. A few desserts that started in Israel are sponge cake, wonder cake, and honey cake. Although itis known for their more exotic foods it also holds many other countries food.

Language- Thomas
The two official languages of Israel are Hebrew and Arabic. Hebrew used to not be spoken at all, but nowis widely spoken in Israel. Arabic has been spoken in Israel for many centuries, and is still quite popular. Little english is spoken in Israel, but is accepted there. Russion is also a common spoken language and will also be seen on signs, menues, and on banners.

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**Religion:Wesley-Israel-culture grams world edition 2008**

 * 1) The city of Jerusalem and surrounding areas have played an important role in developing many of the worlds major religions which are Judism, Christianity and Islam
 * 2) Jerusalam is holy to all three religions and a source of conflict among them
 * 3) Judaism focuses on unique relationship and responsibility between creator and the Jewish nation which is specifically outlined in the first 5 books of the Bible
 * 4) About 13% of the population is Muslim and 2 to 3% is christian the remainder is greek orthodox jews


 * Sports:Wesley-Israel-culture grams world edition 2008**


 * 1) Soccer and basketball are their 2 favorite sports
 * 2) They also enjoy swimming, tennis, gymnastics, hiking and camping

Government:Wesley-Israel-culture grams world edition 2008


 * 1) Israel doesn't have a written constitution
 * 2) president is Moshe Katzav
 * 3) president only performs ceremonial duties
 * 4) Prime minister is Ehud Olmert
 * 5) Prime minister is in charge of government
 * 6) Their parliament is called Knesset

Attractions:wesley-isreal-http://www.planetware.com/tourist-attractions/israel-isr.htm

A list of the locations were there are major attractions or a major attraction in itself
 * 1) Acre: Acre is situated right on the sea, it has fishing harbors, castles and temples along with historic monuments and sites for the towns history.
 * 2) Afula: Known as the capital of the valley has a strong history and a basketball team.
 * 3) Ashqelon: A seaport is a coastal city in the south part of Israel.
 * 4) Beersheba: Often called the capital of Negav has the seventh largest population in Israel.
 * 5) Bet Shean: It has played an important role in Israel's history because of its geographical location.
 * 6) Bethlehem: Is believed by Christians that this is the location of Jesus's birth.
 * 7) Elat: Is Israels Southernmost city that is a sea port and a resort location.
 * 8) Gaza: Lies on the coast of the Meditterianan sea.
 * 9) Hadera: Located in the Haifia district of Israel.
 * 10) Hebron: The largest city on the West bank of Israel.
 * 11) Herzliya: Located on the Central Coast of Israel.
 * 12) Jericho: Located near the Jordan river in the West Bank of Israel.
 * 13) Jerusalem: Is the capital, has the largest area and largest population in Israel.
 * 14) Lod: Located on the Sharon Plain.
 * 15) Nablus: A Palestinian city on the northern part of the West Bank.
 * 16) Nahariya: A Meditteranian city and is isreals Northnmost city.
 * 17) Nazareth: The capital and largest city in the North District of Israel.
 * 18) Netanya: A city in the Centre District of Israel.
 * 19) Ramla: A city in central Israel with mixed Arab and Jewish population.
 * 20) Rehovot: A city in the Central district of Israel.