Question 59 of 300

Vor wie vielen Jahren gab es erstmals eine jüdische Gemeinde auf dem Gebiet des heutigen Deutschlands?

How many years ago was there first a Jewish community in the area of present-day Germany?

Correct answer

About 1,700 years ago

Explanation

The first documented Jewish community in German territory existed about 1,700 years ago. An edict by Emperor Constantine from 321 AD mentions Jews in Cologne.