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
What is the Zohar?
Question 2 of 10
Hai Gaon was the head of what educational institution?
Question 3 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 4 of 10
Where was Rashi born?
Question 5 of 10
Who was Moses' successor as leader of the Israelites?
Question 6 of 10
What happened in the Land of Israel in the early seventh century?
Question 7 of 10
Who succeeded Solomon as King of Judah?
Question 8 of 10
Khosrow II Parviz, who took over Jerusalem in 614 CE, was part of what empire?
Question 9 of 10
What historical records exist about the fall of the desert fortress of Masada in 73 CE?
Question 10 of 10
Rabbi Shlomo Yitzhak is better known as whom?
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