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
In 538 BCE, what did Cyrus the Great decree?
Question 2 of 10
In the fifth century, where in Arabia were most Jews concentrated?
Question 3 of 10
According to the Bible, who was Isaac's father?
Question 4 of 10
What is the name of the Roman General who conquered Palestine in 63 BCE?
Question 5 of 10
Who wrote the Shulhan Arukh?
Question 6 of 10
The construction of the Second Temple was completed in what year?
Question 7 of 10
By 1650, 450,000 of the 550,000 European Jews lived where?
Question 8 of 10
True or False: Synagogues have been present in the land of Israel since the time of Abraham.
Question 9 of 10
What were the two cultural sub-communities of Jews that emerged in the Middle Ages?
Question 10 of 10
What year were Jews expelled from Spain?
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