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
In 538 BCE, what did Cyrus the Great decree?
Question 2 of 10
The construction of the Second Temple was completed in what year?
Question 3 of 10
Rabbi Akiba believed that which contemporary of his was the Messiah?
Question 4 of 10
What happened in the Land of Israel in the early seventh century?
Question 5 of 10
Who wrote the Shulhan Arukh?
Question 6 of 10
True or false: The Middle Ages was, by and large, a time of tense relations between faiths.
Question 7 of 10
When did it become popular for Ashkenazic Jews to wear hats?
Question 8 of 10
True or False: Synagogues have been present in the land of Israel since the time of Abraham.
Question 9 of 10
The Spanish Inquisition was aimed at which group?
Question 10 of 10
According to the Bible, who was Isaac's father?
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