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
What is the name of the Roman General who conquered Palestine in 63 BCE?
Question 2 of 10
Khosrow II Parviz, who took over Jerusalem in 614 CE, was part of what empire?
Question 3 of 10
When did it become popular for Ashkenazic Jews to wear hats?
Question 4 of 10
The Spanish Inquisition was aimed at which group?
Question 5 of 10
What were the two cultural sub-communities of Jews that emerged in the Middle Ages?
Question 6 of 10
Which of these kingdoms invaded the Land of Israel first?
Question 7 of 10
Rabbi Akiba believed that which contemporary of his was the Messiah?
Question 8 of 10
Who was Moses' successor as leader of the Israelites?
Question 9 of 10
True or False: Synagogues have been present in the land of Israel since the time of Abraham.
Question 10 of 10
By 1650, 450,000 of the 550,000 European Jews lived where?
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