Jewish History Quiz

Jewish History Quiz

This quiz is intended to test your knowledge of Jewish History. It covers a variety of topics, and includes 11 questions.

published on May 15, 2023
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Who was the first High Priest of ancient Israel?

Who was the first High Priest of ancient Israel?
Eli
Aaron
Moses
Joshua
2/11

Which site is mentioned several times in the Jewish bible as the place where Abram was instructed to sacrifice his son?

Which site is mentioned several times in the Jewish bible as the place where Abram was instructed to sacrifice his son?
Mount Moriah
Mount Sinai
Mount Gilboa
Mount Carmel
3/11

In which century did the Jewish people make their first notable appearance in Palestine?

In which century did the Jewish people make their first notable appearance in Palestine?
13th Century
8th Century
7th Century
4th Century
4/11

Who is believed to be the author of the Mishna?

Who is believed to be the author of the Mishna?
Hillel the Elder
Rabbi Judah the Prince
Johanan Ben Zakkai
Shimon Ketaviah
5/11

What is the Hebrew name for the Babylonian exile?

What is the Hebrew name for the Babylonian exile?
Golah
Aravah
Tziyon
Shiloh
6/11

When did the Jewish people begin their journey into what is now known as the State of Israel?

When did the Jewish people begin their journey into what is now known as the State of Israel?
1947
1895
1917
1938
7/11

Which of these tribes is not one of the lost tribes of Israel?

Gad
Ephraim
Simeon
Asher
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Who proclaimed the first National Hebrew language in Palestine?

Who proclaimed the first National Hebrew language in Palestine?
King Herod
Rabbi Judah the Prince
Theodor Herzl
Eliezer Ben Yehuda
9/11

When did the Jews establish the Great Synagogue of Jerusalem?

When did the Jews establish the Great Synagogue of Jerusalem?
8th Century BCE
3rd Century BCE
2nd Century BCE
6th Century BCE
10/11

What are the names of the four holy cities in Judaism?

What are the names of the four holy cities in Judaism?
Jerusalem, Hebron, Bethlehem, and Shiloh
Jerusalem, Hebron, Tiberias, and Jericho
Jerusalem, Hebron, Tiberias, and Safed
Jerusalem, Hebron, Safed, and Jericho
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What is the original language of the Talmud?

What is the original language of the Talmud?
Greek
Latin
Arabic
Aramaic