Modern History Quiz

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 Reconquista (reconquest) of Spain lead to
Question 2 of 10
What name is Aziz Mehmed Effendi more commonly known by?
Question 3 of 10
Of these four continents, which has the largest Jewish population?
Question 4 of 10
German Jews emigrated to America in the mid 19th century primarily because of
Question 5 of 10
Who is credited with delivering the first Yiddish socialist speech in America?
Question 6 of 10
In the Merchant of Venice, what is the price that Shylock demands from Antonio?
Question 7 of 10
Solomon Schechter was
Question 8 of 10
What is the name of the terrorist group that plotted the Entebbe hijacking in 1976?
Question 9 of 10
In December of 1862 General Ulysses Grant expelled all Jews from Kentucky, Tennesse and Mississippi.
Question 10 of 10
The "Night of Broken Glass" is known more famously by what name?

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