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)
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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?

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Question 1 of 10
The Spanish Inquisition was aimed at which group?
Question 2 of 10
The Tannaim were teachers in what era?
Question 3 of 10
Khosrow II Parviz, who took over Jerusalem in 614 CE, was part of what empire?
Question 4 of 10
In 538 BCE, what did Cyrus the Great decree?
Question 5 of 10
When was the "golden age" for Jews in Spain?
Question 6 of 10
In the fifth century, where in Arabia were most Jews concentrated?
Question 7 of 10
Where was Rashi born?
Question 8 of 10
What is the Zohar?
Question 9 of 10
True or false: The Middle Ages was, by and large, a time of tense relations between faiths.
Question 10 of 10
According to the Bible, who was Isaac's father?
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