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
Rabbi Shlomo Yitzhak is better known as whom?
Question 2 of 10
Which of these kingdoms invaded the Land of Israel first?
Question 3 of 10
What year were Jews expelled from Spain?
Question 4 of 10
What is the Zohar?
Question 5 of 10
What happened in the Land of Israel in the early seventh century?
Question 6 of 10
Which biblical book covers the conquest of Canaan by the Israelites?
Question 7 of 10
What did inquisitors do to Isaac de Castro when he refused to convert to Christianity?
Question 8 of 10
The Second Temple was built while Jerusalem was being ruled by what empire?
Question 9 of 10
Who was Moses' successor as leader of the Israelites?
Question 10 of 10
After the destruction of Jerusalem in 586 BCE, who was appointed leader of the remaining Jews in the Land of Israel?
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