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
The Tannaim were teachers in what era?
Question 2 of 10
Rabbi Akiba believed that which contemporary of his was the Messiah?
Question 3 of 10
Hai Gaon was the head of what educational institution?
Question 4 of 10
Who was Moses' successor as leader of the Israelites?
Question 5 of 10
What is the name of the Roman General who conquered Palestine in 63 BCE?
Question 6 of 10
True or false: The Middle Ages was, by and large, a time of tense relations between faiths.
Question 7 of 10
Khosrow II Parviz, who took over Jerusalem in 614 CE, was part of what empire?
Question 8 of 10
What historical records exist about the fall of the desert fortress of Masada in 73 CE?
Question 9 of 10
What happened in the Land of Israel in the early seventh century?
Question 10 of 10
What holiday commemorates the success of the Maccabean Revolt?

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