What Is Tu B’Shvat: The New Year of Trees?

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Quiz Questions

1.
Tu B’Shvat is the official birthday for:
- A.
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  Animals
- B.
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  Water
- C.
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  Fruit
- D.
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  Trees
2.
Tu B’Shvat is tied to what biblical practice?
- A.
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  Tithing
- B.
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  Torah Study
- C.
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  Praying at the Western Wall
- D.
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  Prophesying
3.
In which season does Tu B’Shvat fall?
- A.
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  Summer
- B.
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  Fall
- C.
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  Winter
- D.
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  Spring
4.
According to God’s Word, when a tree is planted, its fruit for the first three years is:
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- A.
  Forbidden
- B.
  Green
- C.
  Ripe
- D.
  Rotten
5.
Some Jews celebrate Tu B’Shvat by following which of these practices associated with other Jewish holidays?
- A.
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  Building a sukkah (booth)
- B.
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  Lighting the menorah
- C.
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  Holding a seder
- D.
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  Studying the Torah
6.
Another way that Jews today celebrate Tu B’Shvat is to:
- A.
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  Bake a fruit pie
- B.
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  Plant a tree sampling
- C.
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  Take a walk in the forest
- D.
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  Sit under a tree and read the Torah
7.
Fruit from the biblical “Seven Species” are traditionally eaten on Tu B’Shvat. Which of these fruits is one of the “Seven Species”?
- A.
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  Bananas
- B.
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  Oranges
- C.
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  Strawberries
- D.
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  Figs
8.
Tu B’Shvat today is most like what other widely known holiday in the U.S.?
- A.
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  Fourth of July
- B.
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  Thanksgiving
- C.
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  Arbor Day
- D.
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  Cinco de Mayo

Quiz Outcomes

1.
Great Effort! You are a Tiron!
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Great effort! You are a Tiron, which means "novice" in Hebrew, becoming more knowledgeable about Tu B'Shvat, the New Year of the Trees. Thank you for taking our quiz! Scroll below to see the answers. Visit our Learning Center to learn more about Tu B'Shvat and the many lessons we can learn from this ancient observance.
2.
Well Done! You are a Talmid!
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Well done! You are a true Talmid, which means "student" in Hebrew, an enthusiastic learner, who already knows much about Tu B'Shvat, the New Year of the Trees. Thank you for taking our quiz! Scroll below to see the answers. Visit our Learning Center to learn more about Tu B'Shvat and the many lessons we can learn from this ancient observance.
3.
Congratulations! You are a Chacham!
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Congratulations! You are a true Chacham, which means "scholar" in Hebrew. You are dedicated to learning more about Tu B'Shvat, the New Year of the Trees. Thank you for taking our quiz! Scroll below to see the answers Visit our Learning Center to learn more about Tu B'Shvat and the many lessons we can learn from this ancient observance.
4.
Outstanding! You are a Solomon!
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You are a true Solomon, considered the wisest man to ever walk the earth! You are an expert, with great knowledge about Tu B'Shvat, the New Year of the Trees. Thank you for taking our quiz! Scroll below to see the answers. Visit our Learning Center to learn more about Tu B'Shvat and the many lessons we can learn from this ancient observance.