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?

Advertisement

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
By 1650, 450,000 of the 550,000 European Jews lived where?
Question 2 of 10
Who did the Maccabees revolt against?
Question 3 of 10
True or false: Archaeological evidence supports the biblical account in the Book of Joshua.
Question 4 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 5 of 10
What is the name of the Roman General who conquered Palestine in 63 BCE?
Question 6 of 10
According to the Bible, who was Isaac's father?
Question 7 of 10
In 538 BCE, what did Cyrus the Great decree?
Question 8 of 10
Which of these kingdoms invaded the Land of Israel first?
Question 9 of 10
What was the purpose of the Crusades?
Question 10 of 10
Rabbi Akiba believed that which contemporary of his was the Messiah?
Advertisement
Advertisement

Discover More

Lifecycle Ritual Quiz

How much do you know about Jewish customs for marking major life events?

Modern Holidays Quiz

Contemporary Jews observe holidays that commemorate events in recent Jewish history such as the Holocaust and the creation of the ...

Dates of Key Events in Jewish History Quiz

There are so many important Jewish historical events that it’s easy to lose track of what happened when! Can you ...