Jewish History Quiz 2025

After the death of Shlomo HaMelech, the nation split into:

Where is the oldest synagogue in North America?

In what year was the first Beit HaMikdash destroyed?

What non-Jewish historical leader tried to reinstitute the Sanhedrin?

What was the name of the dynasty which ruled Judea from the time of Chanukah until Rome invaded?

Who was the last ruling queen of Israel?

Which Rabbi escaped the siege of Jerusalem in a coffin and saved the city of Yavneh from the Romans?

Which nation defeated the Northern Kingdom of Israel and banished ten tribes?

What ancient symbol of the Jews became the first extinct species to be brought back to life?

In Ancient Israel, how did they make sure the Kohanim wouldn't gain too much power?

After the Bar Kokhba Revolt, the Romans did all of the following to erase Jewish presence in Judea EXCEPT:

Which world leader allowed the Jews to return to Israel and rebuild the Beit HaMikdash?

TRUE OR FALSE: The Spanish Inquisition forced Jews in Spain to convert to Christianity.

What Jewish sect lived in the desert and had their fortress at Masada?

What is a possible historical answer for why in Sefer Shmot, the new Pharaoh "did not remember Yosef"?

Which Jewish community still makes a Korban Pesach?

What was the main water source in Ancient Israel?

The Jewish historian who wrote our history during the Roman era was:

TRUE OR FALSE: Chanukah was made a holiday to commemorate the Jews gaining independence from Greece.

Which of the following Rabbis lived through the Crusades?

What Shevet were Esther and Mordechai from?

What does DIASPORA mean?

The first Jews to arrive in North America came on ships from what country?

The Jewish Supreme Court which was run by a Nasi and an Av Beit Din was called:

Which leader was supported in his rebellion by Rabbi Akiva?

True or False: The Jewish extremists who fought the Romans in the Great Revolt were called Zealots.

Who was the first King of Israel?

Who was Dona Gracia Mendes Nasi?

What were the two main sects of Judaism during Roman times?

During the Greek and Roman periods, what was the Jewish Land called?