A Jew and a Muslim playing chess in 13th century al-Andalus. El Libro de los Juegos, commissioned by Alphonse X of Castile, 13th century. Madrid, (Wikimedia Commons)

Ancient and Medieval History Quiz

How much do you know about the main Jewish figures and events, from the Bible to the dawn of modernity?

The history of ancient and medieval Jewish communities reveals the origins of Judaism as we know it. How much do you know about the main Jewish figures and events, from the Bible to the dawn of modernity?

Question 1 of 10
Who were the Karaites?
Question 2 of 10
By 1650, 450,000 of the 550,000 European Jews lived where?
Question 3 of 10
True or false: The Middle Ages was, by and large, a time of tense relations between faiths.
Question 4 of 10
Who succeeded Solomon as King of Judah?
Question 5 of 10
What holiday commemorates the success of the Maccabean Revolt?
Question 6 of 10
Who wrote the Shulhan Arukh?
Question 7 of 10
What historical records exist about the fall of the desert fortress of Masada in 73 CE?
Question 8 of 10
What great leader conquered Palestine in 332 BCE?
Question 9 of 10
What is the name of the Roman General who conquered Palestine in 63 BCE?
Question 10 of 10
According to the Bible, who was Isaac's father?

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