Test Your Torah Knowledge (1)

Test Your Torah Knowledge (1)

Put your knowledge of the Torah to the test with these questions about the sacred text of Judaism.

published on December 14, 2023
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Who is traditionally believed to have written the Torah?

Who is traditionally believed to have written the Torah?
Moses
Abraham
King David
Ezra
Prophets
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What language is the Torah written in?

What language is the Torah written in?
Hebrew
Latin
Greek
Aramaic
Yiddish
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In which division of the Hebrew Bible is the Torah found?

In which division of the Hebrew Bible is the Torah found?
Torah
Prophets
Writings
Mishnah
Talmud
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How many commandments (mitzvot) are found in the Torah?

How many commandments (mitzvot) are found in the Torah?
613
10
40
100
1000
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Which of the Ten Commandments comes first in the Torah?

Which of the Ten Commandments comes first in the Torah?
You shall have no other gods before me
Honor your father and mother
Remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy
You shall not murder
You shall not covet
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What is the Hebrew term for the first five books of the Torah?

What is the Hebrew term for the first five books of the Torah?
Chumash
Mishnah
Talmud
Zohar
Gemara
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What is the purpose of the dietary laws (kashrut) in the Torah?

What is the purpose of the dietary laws (kashrut) in the Torah?
To promote spiritual purity and holiness
To maintain good health
To distinguish Jews from non-Jews
To commemorate historical events
To provide social guidelines
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What does the word 'Torah' mean in Hebrew?

What does the word 'Torah' mean in Hebrew?
Instruction
History
Wisdom
Prayer
Connection
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What is the central narrative of the Torah?

What is the central narrative of the Torah?
The Exodus from Egypt
The Creation of the world
The Binding of Isaac
The Giving of the Ten Commandments
The Story of Adam and Eve
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Which Jewish holiday celebrates the giving of the Torah?

Which Jewish holiday celebrates the giving of the Torah?
Shavuot
Passover
Rosh Hashanah
Yom Kippur
Hanukkah