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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
Rabbi Akiba believed that which contemporary of his was the Messiah?
Question 2 of 10
What number commandment (chronologically) is: "I am the Lord thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage"?
Question 3 of 10
Rabbi Shlomo Yitzhak is better known as whom?
Question 4 of 10
Khosrow II Parviz, who took over Jerusalem in 614 CE, was part of what empire?
Question 5 of 10
The Second Temple was built while Jerusalem was being ruled by what empire?
Question 6 of 10
When was the "golden age" for Jews in Spain?
Question 7 of 10
According to the Bible, who was Isaac's father?
Question 8 of 10
What year were Jews expelled from Spain?
Question 9 of 10
What holiday commemorates the success of the Maccabean Revolt?
Question 10 of 10
Who built the First Temple in Israel?
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