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 historical records exist about the fall of the desert fortress of Masada in 73 CE?
Question 2 of 10
The construction of the Second Temple was completed in what year?
Question 3 of 10
Khosrow II Parviz, who took over Jerusalem in 614 CE, was part of what empire?
Question 4 of 10
Where was Rashi born?
Question 5 of 10
The Tannaim were teachers in what era?
Question 6 of 10
What great leader conquered Palestine in 332 BCE?
Question 7 of 10
What is the Zohar?
Question 8 of 10
Which biblical book covers the conquest of Canaan by the Israelites?
Question 9 of 10
When was the "golden age" for Jews in Spain?
Question 10 of 10
Rabbi Shlomo Yitzhak is better known as whom?
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