Test Your Torah Knowledge (1) Put your knowledge of the Torah to the test with these questions about the sacred text of Judaism. remus2009 published on December 14, 20230 responses 0 « Previous Next » Questions in vertical order 1/10 Who is traditionally believed to have written the Torah? Moses Abraham King David Ezra Prophets 2/10 What language is the Torah written in? Hebrew Latin Greek Aramaic Yiddish 3/10 In which division of the Hebrew Bible is the Torah found? Torah Prophets Writings Mishnah Talmud 4/10 How many commandments (mitzvot) are found in the Torah? 613 10 40 100 1000 5/10 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 6/10 What is the Hebrew term for the first five books of the Torah? Chumash Mishnah Talmud Zohar Gemara 7/10 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 8/10 What does the word 'Torah' mean in Hebrew? Instruction History Wisdom Prayer Connection 9/10 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 10/10 Which Jewish holiday celebrates the giving of the Torah? Shavuot Passover Rosh Hashanah Yom Kippur Hanukkah
