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?

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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 did the Maccabees revolt against?
Question 2 of 10
True or false: The Middle Ages was, by and large, a time of tense relations between faiths.
Question 3 of 10
What is the Zohar?
Question 4 of 10
What were the two cultural sub-communities of Jews that emerged in the Middle Ages?
Question 5 of 10
In the fifth century, where in Arabia were most Jews concentrated?
Question 6 of 10
Which biblical book covers the conquest of Canaan by the Israelites?
Question 7 of 10
What holiday commemorates the success of the Maccabean Revolt?
Question 8 of 10
Hai Gaon was the head of what educational institution?
Question 9 of 10
The Tannaim were teachers in what era?
Question 10 of 10
Where was Rashi born?
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