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)
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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?

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Question 1 of 10
In the fifth century, where in Arabia were most Jews concentrated?
Question 2 of 10
Who did the Maccabees revolt against?
Question 3 of 10
Who succeeded Solomon as King of Judah?
Question 4 of 10
In 538 BCE, what did Cyrus the Great decree?
Question 5 of 10
What was the purpose of the Crusades?
Question 6 of 10
Who was Moses' successor as leader of the Israelites?
Question 7 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 8 of 10
What were the two cultural sub-communities of Jews that emerged in the Middle Ages?
Question 9 of 10
After the destruction of Jerusalem in 586 BCE, who was appointed leader of the remaining Jews in the Land of Israel?
Question 10 of 10
Khosrow II Parviz, who took over Jerusalem in 614 CE, was part of what empire?
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