Israel's Economy: Checkpoint 1

Quick checkpoint - five questions on Israel's tech sector, military units, inflation, water and kibbutzim.

Quick checkpoint - five questions on Israel’s tech sector, military units, inflation, water and kibbutzim.

Question 1 of 5 Why is Israel called the Startup Nation?

It has many startups per person It has no startups It bans startups It's very large

The term comes from a 2009 book.

Question 2 of 5 What is Unit 8200?

A military intelligence unit that trains tech skills A bank A farm A startup

Alumni founded firms like Check Point.

Question 3 of 5 How high did Israeli inflation get by 1984?

Over 400% 2% 10% 50%

The 1985 plan ended it.

Question 4 of 5 Which company pioneered drip irrigation?

Netafim Intel Waze Rafael

It was founded in 1965.

Question 5 of 5 What happened to most kibbutzim?

They privatised They grew larger communes They became cities They were banned

Members now earn differential wages.

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