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
Who did the Maccabees revolt against?
Question 2 of 10
Hai Gaon was the head of what educational institution?
Question 3 of 10
The Tannaim were teachers in what era?
Question 4 of 10
What historical records exist about the fall of the desert fortress of Masada in 73 CE?
Question 5 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 6 of 10
The Second Temple was built while Jerusalem was being ruled by what empire?
Question 7 of 10
What were the two cultural sub-communities of Jews that emerged in the Middle Ages?
Question 8 of 10
Where was Rashi born?
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
Which of these kingdoms invaded the Land of Israel first?
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