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
The first aliyah movement to Palestine started in what year?
Question 2 of 10
Jacob Frank was
Question 3 of 10
Which war moved American Jewry toward unwavering support of the State of Israel?
Question 4 of 10
Who was the American President at the time of the Israel-Egypt peace treaty?
Question 5 of 10
The "Night of Broken Glass" is known more famously by what name?
Question 6 of 10
True or False: Originally, Hasidic leadership was passed on to the most outstanding disciple of the Rebbe or Zaddik when he died.
Question 7 of 10
At present, 90% of the Jews in Africa live in what country?
Question 8 of 10
In the Merchant of Venice, what is the price that Shylock demands from Antonio?
Question 9 of 10
What was the Haskalah?
Question 10 of 10
Who was the first Israeli astronaut in outer space?
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