Test Your Knowledge on Shavuot!

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Quiz Questions

1.
Shavuot is tied to which other Jewish holy day observance?
- A.
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  Sukkot
- B.
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  Purim
- C.
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  Passover
- D.
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  Tisha B'Av
2.
Shavuot is one of the three “pilgrim festivals”ordained in the Torah.
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- A.
  True
- B.
  False
3.
Shavuot means
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  Torah Scroll
- B.
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  Weeks
- C.
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  Harvest
- D.
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  Firstfruits
4.
During Shavuot it is common to read from which book of the Bible?
- A.
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  Ruth
- B.
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  Exodus
- C.
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  Esther
- D.
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  Jonah
5.
Shavuot takes place on
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  15th day of Nissan
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  1st day of Tishrei
- C.
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  15th day of Tishrei
- D.
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  50 days after the first day of Passover
6.
Which of the following is one way Jews today observe Shavuot?
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  Carry the Torah around in a parade during services in the synagogue
- B.
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  Dip apples into honey
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  Stay up all night studying the Torah
- D.
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  Sound the shofar one hundred times
7.
On Shavuot, the traditional menu features which of these foods:
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  Roast Chicken
- B.
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  Cheese Dishes
- C.
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  Vegetables
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  Fruit
8.
Shavuot is better known to Christians as:
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  The Festival of the Tabernacles (Booths)
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  Pentecost
- C.
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  Festival of Lights
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  Day of Atonement
9.
Which tradition to observe Shavuot began after the Six-Day War in 1967?
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  To shoot off fireworks
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  To parade to the Western Wall at sunrise
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  To fast and spend the day in synagogue
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  To observe a national moment of silence at 10 a.m.
10.
What is an omer?
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  A measure of grain
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  Name of the dove offering brought to the Temple on Shavuot
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  The blessing said at the end of Shavuot
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  A traditional dish served on Shavuot

Quiz Outcomes

1.
Good effort!
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You are a Ruth, the young Moabite woman who dedicated herself to following and knowing more about the God of Israel.Like Ruth, you are a pilgrim, just starting out on the path to becoming more knowledgeable about Judaism and its traditions and holy observances. For a deeper look at the lessons we can learn from Shavuot, download our complimentary Bible study, Shavuot: A Season of Giving.
2.
Well done!
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You are an Ezra, the leader who led the spiritual renewal and education of the Isrraelites when they returned to the Holy Land after 70 years in exile.Like Ezra, you have a thirst for knowledge and are dedicated to learning more about the Jewish traditions and holy days. For a deeper look at the lessons we can learn from Shavuot, download our complimentary Bible study, Shavuot: A Season of Giving.
3.
Congratulations!
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You are a Deborah, one of the judges chosen by God to lead and teach the people of Israel. Like Deborah, you are a true student of the Bible, dedicated to learning more about the ancient rituals, traditions, and holy observances in Judaism. For a deeper look at the lessons we can learn from Shavuot, download our complimentary Bible study, Shavuot: A Season of Giving.
4.
Outstanding!
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You are a true Solomon, considered the wisest man to ever walk the earth! Like Solomon, you are well-versed in the Jewish traditions of Shavuot, how it was celebrated in biblical times, and how it is celebrated today. For a deeper look at the lessons we can learn from this holiday, download our complimentary Bible study, Shavuot: A Season of Giving.