Modern History Quiz

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Questions of national identity and Jewish identity were central to the experience of modernity for Jews everywhere. How much do you know about Jewish history since 1650?

Question 1 of 10
Which of these denominations was established first?
Question 2 of 10
In the Merchant of Venice, what is the price that Shylock demands from Antonio?
Question 3 of 10
Meir Kahane was the founder of what organization?
Question 4 of 10
Who is credited with delivering the first Yiddish socialist speech in America?
Question 5 of 10
Which of the following figures was approached to be the President of the State of Israel?
Question 6 of 10
Which war moved American Jewry toward unwavering support of the State of Israel?
Question 7 of 10
Approximately how many Jews fought for the German Army in WWI?
Question 8 of 10
Of these four continents, which has the largest Jewish population?
Question 9 of 10
The British were given authority over Palestine at what conference?
Question 10 of 10
German Jews emigrated to America in the mid 19th century primarily because of
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