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
The Tannaim were teachers in what era?
Question 2 of 10
Khosrow II Parviz, who took over Jerusalem in 614 CE, was part of what empire?
Question 3 of 10
Which biblical book covers the conquest of Canaan by the Israelites?
Question 4 of 10
In 538 BCE, what did Cyrus the Great decree?
Question 5 of 10
By 1650, 450,000 of the 550,000 European Jews lived where?
Question 6 of 10
Who built the First Temple in Israel?
Question 7 of 10
The Spanish Inquisition was aimed at which group?
Question 8 of 10
After the destruction of Jerusalem in 586 BCE, who was appointed leader of the remaining Jews in the Land of Israel?
Question 9 of 10
Who wrote the Shulhan Arukh?
Question 10 of 10
When did it become popular for Ashkenazic Jews to wear hats?
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