Jewish History and Culture

What event marked the beginning of the Babylonian Exile?

• Destruction of First Temple

• Destruction of Second Temple

• Jerusalem conquered by Muslims

• First Crusade

When was the Second Temple destroyed?

• 586 BC

• 70 AD

• 683 AD

• 1095-1099 AD

Who conquered Jerusalem in 683 AD?

• Abraham

• Moses

• Muslims

• Maimonides

When did the First Crusade take place?

• 586 BC

• 70 AD

• 683 AD

• 1095-1099 AD

What was the significance of the Decree of Alhambra in 1492 AD?

• Destruction of First Temple

• Destruction of Second Temple

• Jerusalem conquered by Muslims

• Expulsion of Jews from Spain

Who are the three prominent sects of Judaism?

• Pharisees, Sadducees, Essenes

• Abraham, Moses, Joshua

• Kings Saul, David, Solomon

• Moses Maimonides

What is the sin of usury and its connection to Jewish persecution during the Middle Ages?

What is another term for Jew Hatred?

What was the period of Jewish persecution during the Nazi regime called?

What are the two Jewish holidays mentioned?

• Passover and Shavuot

• Christmas and Easter

• Diwali and Holi

• Ramadan and Eid