Jewish History Trivia

Jewish History Trivia

Test your knowledge on the rich history of Judaism with this quiz featuring 10 interesting questions.

published on April 17
1/10

Which King of Israel built the First Temple in Jerusalem?

Which King of Israel built the First Temple in Jerusalem?
King David
King Solomon
King Saul
King Herod
2/10

In which century did the Babylonian Exile take place?

In which century did the Babylonian Exile take place?
6th century BCE
5th century BCE
4th century BCE
3rd century BCE
3/10

Who was the leader of the Jewish revolt against the Seleucid Empire?

Judah Maccabee
King Herod
Ezra the Scribe
Bar Kochba
4/10

Which event marks the start of the Jewish Diaspora?

The destruction of the Second Temple
The Babylonian Exile
The Maccabean Revolt
The Bar Kochba Revolt
5/10

What ancient Jewish text contains the Oral Law?

Tanakh
Talmud
Mishnah
Kabbalah
6/10

Who was the first female judge in ancient Israel?

Deborah
Esther
Ruth
Sarah
7/10

Which event resulted in the division of Judaism into Orthodox and Reform branches?

Which event resulted in the division of Judaism into Orthodox and Reform branches?
The Spanish Inquisition
The Enlightenment
The Crusades
The Holocaust
8/10

What is the name of the Jewish New Year?

Yom Kippur
Passover
Rosh Hashanah
Purim
9/10

Which Jewish holiday commemorates the deliverance of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt?

Yom Kippur
Passover
Sukkot
Hanukkah
10/10

Who led the Jews on the Exodus from Egypt?

Who led the Jews on the Exodus from Egypt?
Moses
Abraham
Isaac
Jacob