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 great leader conquered Palestine in 332 BCE?
Question 2 of 10
In the fifth century, where in Arabia were most Jews concentrated?
Question 3 of 10
In 538 BCE, what did Cyrus the Great decree?
Question 4 of 10
Who were the Karaites?
Question 5 of 10
Who wrote the Shulhan Arukh?
Question 6 of 10
Hai Gaon was the head of what educational institution?
Question 7 of 10
The construction of the Second Temple was completed in what year?
Question 8 of 10
Rabbi Shlomo Yitzhak is better known as whom?
Question 9 of 10
According to the Bible, who was Isaac's father?
Question 10 of 10
What year were Jews expelled from Spain?
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