Jewish History Quiz

What event threatened the survival of Judaism in 597 B.C.E?

• The destruction of Jerusalem and the Temple

• The invasion of Judah

• The rise of foreign rulers in Judah

• The exile of Jews in Babylon

What name were the Israelites of the tribe of Judah called after the Kingdom of Israel was destroyed?

• Judeans

• Israelites

• Babylonians

• Greeks

Which empire ended the Jews' exile in Babylon and allowed them to return to Judah?

• Roman Empire

• Greek Empire

• Persian Empire

• Babylonian Empire

Which Greek ruler tried to force the Jews to worship idols of Greek gods in the Second Temple?

• Antiochus IV

• Cyrus

• Titus

• Herod

Who did the Romans appoint to rule the Jews in 22 B.C.E?

• Herod

• Cyrus

• Antiochus IV

• Titus

What event led to the destruction of the Second Temple by the Romans in 70 C.E?

• The Greek invasion

• The Persian conquest

• The Jewish revolt

• The Roman exile

What is the most sacred place for Jews that remains from the Second Temple?

• The Temple of Jerusalem

• The Western Wall

• The Temple Mount

• The Dome of the Rock

Jewish communities outside the ancient Jewish homeland. Comes from the Greek word meaning to scatter or disperse.

• Exile

• Diaspora

• Journey

• Polytheism

Who was Cyrus the Great

• A greek leader who crushed a revolt of the Jews

• A roman leader appointed to lead the jews

• The Persian King who allowed the Jews to return to their homelands and practice their religion

• The persian Ruler who was cruel to the jews.

What color is dave wearing

• Black

• Grey

• Green

• Yellow