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
The construction of the Second Temple was completed in what year?
Question 2 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 3 of 10
Khosrow II Parviz, who took over Jerusalem in 614 CE, was part of what empire?
Question 4 of 10
What happened in the Land of Israel in the early seventh century?
Question 5 of 10
After the destruction of Jerusalem in 586 BCE, who was appointed leader of the remaining Jews in the Land of Israel?
Question 6 of 10
What did inquisitors do to Isaac de Castro when he refused to convert to Christianity?
Question 7 of 10
What holiday commemorates the success of the Maccabean Revolt?
Question 8 of 10
Who was Moses' successor as leader of the Israelites?
Question 9 of 10
Who succeeded Solomon as King of Judah?
Question 10 of 10
The Second Temple was built while Jerusalem was being ruled by what empire?
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