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?

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 the fifth century, where in Arabia were most Jews concentrated?
Question 2 of 10
What is the name of the Roman General who conquered Palestine in 63 BCE?
Question 3 of 10
By 1650, 450,000 of the 550,000 European Jews lived where?
Question 4 of 10
What year were Jews expelled from Spain?
Question 5 of 10
Who did the Maccabees revolt against?
Question 6 of 10
What did inquisitors do to Isaac de Castro when he refused to convert to Christianity?
Question 7 of 10
What great leader conquered Palestine in 332 BCE?
Question 8 of 10
What holiday commemorates the success of the Maccabean Revolt?
Question 9 of 10
What is the Zohar?
Question 10 of 10
What was the purpose of the Crusades?

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