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
What was the purpose of the Crusades?
Question 2 of 10
What were the two cultural sub-communities of Jews that emerged in the Middle Ages?
Question 3 of 10
Khosrow II Parviz, who took over Jerusalem in 614 CE, was part of what empire?
Question 4 of 10
What year were Jews expelled from Spain?
Question 5 of 10
Who wrote the Shulhan Arukh?
Question 6 of 10
Who were the Karaites?
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 happened in the Land of Israel in the early seventh century?
Question 9 of 10
In what town was King David born in?
Question 10 of 10
Where was Rashi born?
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