Students at Pardes, a pluralistic yeshiva in Jerusalem. Copyright: Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies

Talmud Quiz

How much do you know about this influential and complex body of Jewish teachings?

The Talmud–which consists of the Mishnah and Gemara–explicates and builds upon the Torah’s laws and stories. How much do you know about this influential and complex body of Jewish teachings?

Question 1 of 10
Which came first, the Mishnah or the Gemara?
Question 2 of 10
Which of these is not the subject of an order of the Mishnah?
Question 3 of 10
Which of these sages lived first?
Question 4 of 10
Who was Rabbenu Tam?
Question 5 of 10
Where is the commentary of the Tosafot on a page of Talmud?
Question 6 of 10
Which of the following is NOT the name of one of the six orders of the Mishnah?
Question 7 of 10
What is the first teaching in Pirkei Avot?
Question 8 of 10
What is the focus of the Brisk method of studying Gemara?
Question 9 of 10
Which of these was written in Aramaic?
Question 10 of 10
Where is the commentary of Rashi found on a page of Talmud?

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