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Biblical Term for Bear's Growl Revealed in Israeli Quiz

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Hebrew · 1 newsroom

An Israeli quiz revealed that the biblical term for a bear's growl is "shikuk," alongside answers to questions on sports, geography, language, and culture.

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  • The biblical term for a bear's sound is "shikuk."
  • Jeff Bezos recently bought shares in Liverpool football club.
  • Kfar Saba leads Israeli cities in recycling rates.
  • The Blue Flag is the international quality mark for beaches.
  • Princess Isabella of Denmark was the first royal woman in regular military service.
  • Taylor Swift responded silently to Donald Trump's use of her music.

An Israeli quiz posed a variety of general knowledge questions, including one about the biblical term for the sound a bear makes. The quiz covered topics ranging from sports and geography to language and history. Among the questions were: which English football club Jeff Bezos recently bought shares in (Liverpool), the location of the Biobío River (Chile), and the Israeli city with the highest recycling rate (Kfar Saba).

The biblical term for the sound a bear makes was given as "shikuk." Other questions included the Hebrew word for anorexia (tsaymanut), the international quality mark for beaches meeting strict water and safety standards (Blue Flag), and the national animal of Botswana (zebra). The quiz also touched on cultural references such as the horror series "Wednesday," the origin of the game Snakes and Ladders in ancient India, and the Greek god Apollo, whose name was not replaced by Romans.

Additional answers revealed historical and contemporary facts, such as Princess Isabella of Denmark being the first royal woman to serve regular military service, Ferrari's main factory located in Maranello, Italy, and Taylor Swift's silent response to Donald Trump's use of her music in a social media post. The quiz was part of a broader effort by the Globes media outlet to promote respectful and diverse discourse, filtering out inappropriate content automatically.

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